Testicular cancer

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Key articles

Williamson SR, Delahunt B, Magi-Galluzzi C, et al. The World Health Organization 2016 classification of testicular germ cell tumours: a review and update from the International Society of Urological Pathology Testis Consultation Panel. Histopathology. 2017 Feb;70(3):335-46. Abstract

Fukawa T, Kanayama HO. Current knowledge of risk factors for testicular germ cell tumors. Int J Urol. 2018 Apr;25(4):337-44.Full text  Abstract

Stephenson A, Eggener SE, Bass EB, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of early stage testicular cancer: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2019 Aug;202(2):272-81.Full text  Abstract

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