Testicular mixed germ cell tumor in a transgender woman

Abstract

Transgender women who have not undergone orchiectomy remain at risk for the development of testicular cancer. Unfortunately, many physicians self-report a weak fund of knowledge around transgender health issues and some are uncomfortable performing proper exams or advising patients on self-exams. Here we report the first case of a testicular mixed germ cell tumor that developed in a transgender woman and discuss the salient points of caring for transgender patients.

Keywords

• Transgender surgery
• Gender affirmation
• Gender reassignment