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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2022; 10(32): 12028-12035
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12028
Primary testicular neuroendocrine tumor with liver lymph node metastasis: A case report and review of the literature
Tong Xiao, Long-Hua Luo, Liang-Fei Guo, Li-Qin Wang, Liang Feng
Tong Xiao, Long-Hua Luo, Liang-Fei Guo, Li-Qin Wang, Liang Feng, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
Author contributions: Xiao T and Luo LH contributed equally to this work; Xiao T, Luo LH, and Feng L designed the research study; Xiao T, Luo LH, Guo LF and Wang LQ performed the research; Xiao T and Luo LH contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Guo LF, Wang LQ and Xiao T analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Support Plan of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, China, No. 20133BBG70062.
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Corresponding author: Liang Feng, Doctor, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Donghu District, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China. fengliang6503@163.com
Received: August 7, 2022
Peer-review started: August 7, 2022
First decision: August 22, 2022
Revised: August 29, 2022
Accepted: October 17, 2022
Article in press: October 17, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Neuroendocrine tumors are rare in the clinic, and the diagnosis mainly depends on the characteristics of tumor cells and immunohistochemistry. Radical orchiectomy is the main treatment. If it is accompanied by distant lymph node metastasis and the metastatic lesion can be resected, it should be removed. If it cannot be resected, it can be treated with somatostatin analog octreotide or lanreotide chemotherapy. Good results can be obtained. Close follow-up can be conducted to prevent recurrence and metastasis.