Testicular ultrasonographic features predict future risk for bilateral testicular germ cell tumour: A long-term single centre follow-up study.
Riccardo PofiPaola MazzottaFranz SestiFrancesco AngeliniAlain J GelibterIolanda SperanzaDonatella PaoliFrancesco LombardoAntonella AnzuiniFabio Massimo MaglioccaGiorgio FrancoEnrico CortesiDaniele SantiniAndrea LenziDaniele GianfrilliAndrea M IsidoriCarlotta PozzaPublished in: Andrology (2024)
Histological features of the first tumour or its treatment do not influence the onset of a second tumour. However, low residual testis volume, inhomogeneous echotexture, and microlithiasis significantly increase this risk. A comprehensive evaluation of the residual testis at baseline is essential for developing a personalised surveillance programme in GCT survivors, with regular ultrasound follow-up recommended beyond the conventional 5-year limit.