Diffuse type testicular seminoma in a stallion

Farjanikish, Ghasem; Sayari, Mohammad; Raisi, Abbas; Shirian, Sadegh

doi:10.1007/s00580-016-2316-z

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“…Seminoma has been described in species including dogs, horses, humans and rams with a distinct macroscopic presentation in each case [1,2,5,8]. The present findings are the second ever seminoma reported in goats, and particularly this case presented liver metastasis, showing the pathologic potential of this neoplasia for this species, and it differed from those reported previously [6] who described ulcerative lesions in, and adhesion of the skin covering the testis.…”

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“…Seminomas are germ cell tumors mainly originating from spermatogonia in the seminiferous tubules and are characterized by spherical or polyhedral neoplastic cells [4,8]. Seminoma has been described in several domestic animal species [1,2,8] and in humans [5]. Nevertheless, in goats, only a single case was reported previously [6].…”

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“…Seminomas tumors may be single or multiple, bilateral or unilateral, cystic or non-cystic, and diffuse or intratubular. They are not usually metastatic and rarely trigger paraneoplastic syndrome [2]. Cryptorchidism confers a predisposition to development of seminoma, and the neoplasia most often occurs in older animals [4].…”

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Metastatic Seminoma in a Male Alpine Goat: Clinical and Histopathological Approach

Cosentino

Balaro

Carvalho

et al. 2019

Acta Scientiae. Vet.

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Background: Seminomas are germ cell tumors mainly originating from spermatogonia in the seminiferous tubules and has been described in several domestic animal species, even though has rarely been described in goats. Moreover, seminomas tumors are not usually metastatic and rarely trigger paraneoplastic syndrome. In this sense, this is a case report of a 12-year-old male Alpine goat, suspected of testicular neoplasm based on clinical examination and ultrasound imaging, diagnosed as a seminoma with metastasis in liver by histopathology upon necropsy. Case: A 12-year-old male Alpine goat presented a 10 month history of progressive weight loss, prostration, and scrotal sac enlargement. The major clinical findings were pale conjunctival mucus, bilateral nasal catarrhal secretion, obstructive dyspnea, an increased abdominal component, crackling at trachea auscultation, silence upon lung auscultation of the ventral area and wheezing upon auscultation of the dorsal area, and enlargement of the left testicle with contralateral atrophy. At the Ultrasonography scan, the enlarged left testicle presented architecture loss, as well as circumscribed masses differing in echogenicity and echotexture with scattered small hyperechoic nodules. The shrunken right testicle showed acoustic shading across the surface suggestive of calcification. Due to the poor prognosis and regard for animal welfare, the goat was euthanized. The main necropsy findings on testicles were: enlarged left testicle with white parenchyma on the dorsal side as well as diffuse yellow elliptical lesions of 0.5-2.5 cm on the surface in association with two circumscribed areas at the cranial and caudal poles, firm upon cutting. The right testicle was half the typical size, slightly pale, firm at cutting of the tunica albuginea, and presented dark parenchyma with abundant calcification dots suggestive of microlithiasis. The histological findings included diffuse tumoral stroma of the left testicle composed of large, polyhedral, discretely demarcated circular cells exhibiting a large nucleus varying in size with little cytoplasm and a high mitotic rate. The right testicle exhibited areas of necrosis and fibrosis of the testicular parenchyma, contiguous with the area of degeneration and normal parenchyma, caseous necrosis, and focal calcification. The liver presented some foci of the same cellular pattern of the seminoma, as described in the parenchyma. The findings summarized at necropsy and histopathological evaluation were seminoma in the left testicle, with metastasis to the liver; degeneration and necrosis of the right testicle with abscess and calcification. Discussion: Seminoma has been described in several species, even though rarely in goats. This report was the second ever seminoma reported in caprine species, and particularly this case presented liver metastasis, showing the pathologic potential of this neoplasia for this species, and it differed from first reported which described ulcerative lesions in, and adhesion of the skin covering the testis. Regard...

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Metastatic Seminoma in a Male Alpine Goat: Clinical and Histopathological Approach

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Carvalho

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“…Seminomas are the most frequently reported testicular tumors in horses and arise from spermatogenic cells that usually occur unilaterally (more frequently right‐sided) . In advanced stages, as in this case, the entire testicular tissue can be replaced and represents the diffuse type of seminoma . Cryptorchidism seems to be a predisposing factor .…”

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“…2 In advanced stages, as in this case, the entire testicular tissue can be replaced and represents the diffuse type of seminoma. 3 Cryptorchidism seems to be a predisposing factor. 1 Frequent associations with interstitial or Sertoli cell tumors are described for seminoma in the dog but has rarely been observed in horses.…”

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What Is Your Diagnosis? Testicular tumor in a horse

Leidinger¹,

Springler²,

Furman³

et al. 2018

Veterinary Clinical Pathol

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Colic signs caused by an unilateral abdominal seminoma in a Friesian stallion

Peeters,

Sterk,

Grinwis

et al. 2024

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SummaryThis case report describes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a 12‐year‐old Friesian stallion that presented with colic and was diagnosed with an unilateral abdominal seminoma. The diagnostic work‐up included haematology, blood chemistry, rectal examination and ultrasonography before the tentative diagnosis of a neoplastic intra‐abdominal testicle was made. The mass was removed surgically and diagnosed as a seminoma via histopathology. Regular follow‐up was performed since suspected metastasis was seen on transrectal ultrasonography and laparoscopy. Unfortunately, the patient was subjected to euthanasia 18 months post‐surgery due to clinical deterioration. Post‐mortem examination was performed and confirmed the cause of clinical deterioration was due to metastasis of the previously removed seminoma. Colic is, to the author's knowledge, rarely seen in stallions with an abdominal testicular neoplasm, in contrast to humans and dogs.

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Diffuse type testicular seminoma in a stallion

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Metastatic Seminoma in a Male Alpine Goat: Clinical and Histopathological Approach

Metastatic Seminoma in a Male Alpine Goat: Clinical and Histopathological Approach

What Is Your Diagnosis? Testicular tumor in a horse

Colic signs caused by an unilateral abdominal seminoma in a Friesian stallion

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