Testicular embryonal carcinoma

MONDO:0006446

A malignant germ cell neoplasm arising from the testis. It is composed of primitive epithelial cells arranged in solid, papillary, and glandular configurations. Most patients present with a testicular mass, which may be associated with pain. More than half of the patients have metastatic disease at diagnosis. The form of treatment following radical orchiectomy is stage dependent.

Also known as: embryonal carcinoma of testis, embryonal carcinoma of the testis, embryonal testis carcinoma, testicular embryonal carcinoma, testis embryonal carcinoma

2736 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Testicular embryonal carcinoma itself.

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↑ Embryonal neoplasm (462) ↑ Testicular pure germ cell tumor (9) ↑ Embryonal carcinoma (4) ↑ Testicular non-seminomatous germ cell cancer (4)

Sub-types of Testicular embryonal carcinoma

Intratubular embryonal carcinoma 1 trial
Childhood embryonal testis carcinoma 0 trials

Including sub-types (2736) Tagged with Testicular embryonal carcinoma (1)

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Major trial tests gentler chemo for germ cell tumors

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This phase 3 trial studies two approaches for germ cell tumors. For low-risk patients whose tumor has been removed, doctors will monitor them closely instead of giving chemotherapy. For standard-risk patients whose cancer has spread, the trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—carb…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC

Testicular embryonal carcinoma

Where it sits in the disease tree

Major trial tests gentler chemo for germ cell tumors