03-15-2007, 08:30 PM
10-year-old child develops a testicular mass and undergoes orchiectomy. On cut section, the mass shows a variety of appearances and colors. Histologically, many different tissues are seen, including cartilage, thyroid, and neural tissue. A small focus of clear-cut squamous cell carcinoma is seen. Which of the following is the most appropriate classification for this tumor?
A. Dermoid cyst
B. Embryonal carcinoma
C. Immature teratoma
D. Solid mature teratoma
E. Teratoma with malignant transformation
A. Dermoid cyst
B. Embryonal carcinoma
C. Immature teratoma
D. Solid mature teratoma
E. Teratoma with malignant transformation