[Paratesticular adenomatoid tumor, presentation as epididymal pain].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To describe an additional case of adenomatoid tumor of the epididymis.

METHODS/RESULTS:

A 55-year-old man consulted for epididymal pain. Palpation and ultrasound evaluation disclosed an epididymal tumor. The patient underwent orchidectomy; histological examination of the surgical specimen confirmed an adenomatoid tumor.

CONCLUSIONS:

Adenomatoid tumor of the epididymis is an uncommon tumor of the paratesticular tissue. Although its etiopathogenesis remains unclear, there appears to be a mesothelial involvement. Ultrasound evaluation and clinical examination are essential in making the preoperative diagnosis. It is a benign tumor and surgical excision can achieve cure. If the intraoperative frozen section is found to be benign, the tumor can be excised or enucleated without semicastration.

• Authors: M Medina Pérez, M Sánchez González
• Journal: Archivos espanoles de urologia (Arch Esp Urol) 1998 Jan-Feb Vol. 51 Issue 1 Pg. 88-90 ISSN: 0004-0614 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Tumor adenomatoide paratesticular, presentación como dolor epididimario.
• PMID: 9557344 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenomatoid Tumor (complications, diagnosis, pathology)
• Epididymis (pathology)
• Genital Neoplasms, Male (complications, diagnosis, pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pain (etiology)