Abstract

Background: Testicular tumor primarily originate from germ cells and are foundin all age groups. Among germ cell tumors one is pure yolk cell tumor which is tumor of infantand pediatric age group and is extremely rare in adulthood. Case Presentation: Current titledcase report is about a 23 year old male who presented with painless enlargement of righttestis. Examination revealed as hard lump involving right testis and clinically epididymis spared.Hormonal assessment consistent with malignant lesion of testis. Right inguinal approachedorchidectomy done and histopathology revealed it as pure yolk sac tumor of testis. Conclusion:Pure yolk cell tumor in adulthood is a very rare tumor and once diagnosed, need follow up inpost-operative circumstances.

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