Article
[Specificities of sex-cord stromal tumors in children and adolescents].
Bulletin du cancer - 1 Jun 2015
Thebaud Estelle, Orbach Daniel, Faure-Conter Cécile, Patte Catherine, Hameury Frederic, Kalfa Nicolas, Dijoud Frédérique, Martelli Hélène, Fresneau Brice
Abstract excerpt
Sex-cord stromal tumors (SCT) are rare pediatric tumors accounting for less than 5% of gonadal tumors in children and adolescents. They differ from those diagnosed in adults by their presentation, histology, evolution and treatment modalities. Testicular SCT occur mostly in infants less than 6 months. Testicular swelling is often the only symptom, but signs of hormonal secretion with gynecomastia may be present....
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