Evaluation of Computed Tomography in the Management of Testicular Teratoma

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Abstract
An analysis was made of data obtained by computed tomography (CT) scanning in 100 patients with testicular teratoma. The results were compared with information obtained by conventional staging procedures; changes in patient management occurring as a direct result of CT were noted. Although these tumors are rare, their pattern of metastasis to the retroperitoneum, mediastinum, lungs and liver is consistent. Thus the value of CT scanning can be tested in all of these sites in each patient and the indications for scanning clearly defined.