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Definition Highly aggressive tumor arising from the mesothelial lining of the tunica vaginalis, and less commonly from the spermatic cord or epididymis Clinical features Epidemiology Rare, accounts for less than 1% of all malignant mesotheliomas Usually affecting older patients (mean…
Definition Benign, variably cellular, and richly vascular mesenchymal tumor that usually arises in the superficial soft tissue of the inguinoscrotal region of men and vulva in women; also termed angiofibroblastoma-like tumor in men Clinical features Epidemiology Rare You’re Reading a…
Definition Distinctive, locally aggressive fibromyxoid tumor of the pelvic and genital region; also termed deep angiomyxoma Clinical features Epidemiology Rare; approximately 150 cases reported to date Predominantly affecting females with males rarely affected (female-to-male ratio, 7.5:1) Mean age, 46 years…
Definition A rare malignant mesenchymal tumor of smooth muscle differentiation Clinical features Epidemiology Second most common paratesticular sarcoma in adults Most commonly arising from the spermatic cord, but may also arise from the epididymis and testicular tunics Wide age range,…
Definition Benign smooth muscle tumor arising in the spermatic cord and testicular adnexa Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
Definition Malignant tumor of skeletal muscle (rhabdoid) differentiation, arising from the spermatic cord or paratesticular region Clinical features Epidemiology Most common sarcoma of the spermatic cord or paratesticular region in children Mean age, 9 years (range, 5–40 years) Paratesticular tumors…
Definition Malignant tumor of adipocytic origin, arising from the spermatic cord or paratesticular region Clinical features Epidemiology Most common sarcoma of the spermatic cord or paratesticular region in adults Mean age, 56 years (range, 16–90 years) You’re Reading a Preview…
Definition Benign tumor comprising mature adipocytes of the paratesticular region Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
Definition A benign papillary epithelial tumor of the epididymis Clinical features Epidemiology Rare, but accounts for one-third of primary epididymal tumors Unilateral cases more common, usually not associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease Bilateral cases typically associated with and seen in…
Definition Haphazard nonneoplastic overgrowth of the native smooth muscle between or around the vessels or efferent ducts in the paratesticular region or the spermatic cord Clinical features Epidemiology Mean age, 63 years (range, 46–81 years) Etiology not clear; may represent…