MALIGNANT SERTOLI-CELL TUMOR IN A PREPUBESCENT BOY

Sertoli cell tumor, also termed and roblastoma or gonadal stromal tumo r, is a rare testicular neoplasm. While it is usually benign, 25 cases of malignant Sertoli cell tumors have been reported.(1-3) These neopl asms vary greatly in microscopic appearance and unfortunately they hav e aggressive metastatic behavior. Despite various treatments, the prog nosis remains poor. We report on the fourth prepubescent boy with a ma lignant Sertoli cell tumor.