Most common testicular tumor in children

What is the most common testicular tumor in children?

Yolk sac tumor is the most common testicular tumor in children. Yolk sac tumors occur more commonly than teratomas and are seen primarily during the first 2 years of life. Most children with yolk sac tumors have elevated α-fetoprotein (AFP) levels, whereas children with teratomas do not have elevated AFP levels.

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