Treatment of Stage IIB Seminoma in a Patient With Down Syndrome and Eisenmenger Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract Background Management of testicular germ cell tumors in patients with complex comorbidities remains challenging. We present a case of stage IIB seminoma in a patient with Down syndrome (DS) and Eisenmenger syndrome (ES). Case Presentation A 37-year-old man with DS and ES underwent radical orchiectomy for a testicular mass, confirming seminoma (pT2N2M0R0S0). Following disease progression during surveillance, external beam radiation therapy (36 Gy in 18 fractions) was administered using a dog-leg field technique, as both chemotherapy and surgery were contraindicated. Treatment was well-tolerated with only mild nausea. Follow-up imaging showed near-complete response at 4 months, with stable disease at 12-month follow-up. Conclusion This case demonstrates radiation therapy as an effective, well-tolerated treatment for stage IIB seminoma. Despite theoretical concerns regarding radiosensitivity in DS and the hemodynamic risks of thoracic irradiation in ES, standard para-aortic/iliac radiation was delivered safely, achieving disease control without unexpected toxicity.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
Applied Radiation Oncology
Published
2025-12-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37549/aro-d-25-0019
Primary Topic
Testicular diseases and treatments
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Treatment of Stage IIB Seminoma in a Patient With Down Syndrome and Eisenmenger Syndrome: A Case Report

Catarina van der Elzen, L. Vendeira, Rui Pinto
Applied Radiation Oncology
Testicular diseases and treatments
article

Treatment of Stage IIB Seminoma in a Patient With Down Syndrome and Eisenmenger Syndrome: A Case Report

Catarina van der Elzen, L. Vendeira, Rui Pinto
article en

Abstract

Abstract Background Management of testicular germ cell tumors in patients with complex comorbidities remains challenging. We present a case of stage IIB seminoma in a patient with Down syndrome (DS) and Eisenmenger syndrome (ES). Case Presentation A 37-year-old man with DS and ES underwent radical orchiectomy for a testicular mass, confirming seminoma (pT2N2M0R0S0). Following disease progression during surveillance, external beam radiation therapy (36 Gy in 18 fractions) was administered using a dog-leg field technique, as both chemotherapy and surgery were contraindicated. Treatment was well-tolerated with only mild nausea. Follow-up imaging showed near-complete response at 4 months, with stable disease at 12-month follow-up. Conclusion This case demonstrates radiation therapy as an effective, well-tolerated treatment for stage IIB seminoma. Despite theoretical concerns regarding radiosensitivity in DS and the hemodynamic risks of thoracic irradiation in ES, standard para-aortic/iliac radiation was delivered safely, achieving disease control without unexpected toxicity.

Applied Radiation OncologyVol. 1(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Testicular diseases and treatments
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.