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This alcohol-fixed (H&E stained) touch prep shows the three tumor cell populations. Spermatocytic seminoma makes up only 1-2% of testicular germ cell tumors. It is seen in somewhat older age group than typical testicular germ cell tumors. The differential diagnosis of testicular tumors in older individuals includes - spermatocytic seminoma, lymphoma, and metastases.
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