Familial occurrence of testicular cancer.

Cooper, M A; Fellows, J; Einhorn, L H · J Urol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The etiology of testicular cancer is unknown. Familial testicular cancer is a rare entity that adds further information to research regarding the genetic influence on germ cell tumors. We report on 5 brothers, including 2 identical triplets and 1 fraternal brother, with testicular cancer and discuss the epidemiological factors. It appears that environmental and genetic factors must be considered.

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