Testicular tumors occurring in non-twin brothers: a case report

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 1989 Mar;19(1):72-4.

Abstract

The present report describes two cases of seminoma that occurred simultaneously in non-twin brothers. These siblings were typed for HLA-A, -B, -C and -DR specificities, and manifested identical haplotypes. Sixty-four sets of affected siblings have been reported prior to the present cases. We examined HLA-DR antigen in brothers with testicular tumors and hereditary roles in the etiology are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dysgerminoma / genetics*
  • HLA Antigens / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Testicular Neoplasms / genetics*

Substances

  • HLA Antigens