Spermatic cord metastases from gastric cancer with elevation of serum hCG-beta: a case report

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2000 May;30(5):239-40. doi: 10.1093/jjco/hyd055.

Abstract

Spermatic cord metastases from gastric cancer are rare. We here document a case involving a gastric cancer that mimicked primary testicular tumor because of elevation of the serum human chorionic gonadotropin-beta (hCG-beta). The possibility of metastasis or recurrence of prior malignancies should therefore be considered when the clinical features described here are encountered, although elevation of hCG-beta is rare with tumors other than those in testis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / blood*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / chemistry
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spermatic Cord / pathology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human