Category Pathology

Paratesticular leiomyosarcoma

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,…

Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma

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…

Paratesticular liposarcoma

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…

Paratesticular lipoma

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

Papillary cystadenoma of the epididymis

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…

Paratesticular idiopathic smooth muscle hyperplasia

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…

Fibrous pseudotumor

Definition Nonneoplastic proliferation of fibrous tissue admixed with inflammatory cells frequently involving the tunica vaginalis Clinical features Epidemiology Most common in the third through sixth decades of life Associated with a hydrocele in 50% of cases Prior trauma or inflammation…

Adenomatoid tumor

Definition A benign tumor of mesothelial origin in the testicular adnexa Clinical features Epidemiology The most common tumor in the testicular adnexa, including the epididymis, tunica albuginea, and spermatic cord Accounts for 32% of all tumors and 60% of all…

Sperm granuloma

Definition Granulomatous inflammation surrounding extravasated spermatozoa resulting from injury or inflammation of the vas deferens or epididymis Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…