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The [[testicles]] (also called testes or gonads) are a pair of [[male]] sex [[glands]]. They produce and store [[sperm]] and are the main source of [[testosterone]] (male hormones) in [[men]]. These [[hormones]] control the development of the [[reproductive]] [[organs]] and other male physical characteristics. The [[testicles]] are located under the [[penis]] in a sac-like pouch called the [[scrotum]]. | |||
Based on the characteristics of the [[cells]] in the [[tumor]], testicular cancers are classified as '''seminomas''' or '''nonseminomas'''. Other types of cancer that arise in the [[testicles]] are rare and are not described here. [[Seminoma|Seminomas]] may be one of three types: classic, anaplastic, or spermatocytic. Types of [[Nonseminoma|nonseminomas]] include [[choriocarcinoma]], [[embryonal carcinoma]], [[teratoma]], and [[Yolk sac tumor|yolk sac tumors]]. Testicular tumors may contain both [[seminoma]] and [[nonseminoma]] [[cells]]. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2]
Overview
The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are a pair of male sex glands. They produce and store sperm and are the main source of testosterone (male hormones) in men. These hormones control the development of the reproductive organs and other male physical characteristics. The testicles are located under the penis in a sac-like pouch called the scrotum.
Based on the characteristics of the cells in the tumor, testicular cancers are classified as seminomas or nonseminomas. Other types of cancer that arise in the testicles are rare and are not described here. Seminomas may be one of three types: classic, anaplastic, or spermatocytic. Types of nonseminomas include choriocarcinoma, embryonal carcinoma, teratoma, and yolk sac tumors. Testicular tumors may contain both seminoma and nonseminoma cells.