Definition Inflammatory condition of the glans penis characterized by a dense plasma cell infiltrate in the upper dermis; also termed plasma cell balanitis 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 variant of urethral adenocarcinoma morphologically resembling clear cell carcinoma of the female genital tract arising from the urethral mucosa or periurethral glands 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 Adenocarcinoma arising from urothelial lining or periurethral accessory glands 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 Carcinoma arising from the urethral epithelium 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 Urothelial carcinoma of the urethra, either by direct extension of the bladder tumor or as a part of multifocal urinary tract tumors 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 Uncommon benign polypoid lesion composed of normal prostatic acini and stroma that grows into the prostatic urethra in and around the verumontanum 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 Exophytic or verruciform epithelial proliferation related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection 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 Nonneoplastic polypoid or papillary exaggeration of urethral mucosa in response to inflammation or irritation, also known as inflammatory polyp or papillary urethritis Clinical features Epidemiology Unknown frequency Invariably associated with urinary tract infection or mechanical irritation 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 Narrowing of the urethra caused by various etiologies including congenital anomalies, trauma, infection, and neoplasia 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 Diverticulum arising from the urethra 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 polypoid inflammatory lesion involving the distal urethra, particularly the posterior urethral orifice 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 Polyp composed of fibrovascular stroma covered by urothelium Clinical features Symptoms of urinary obstruction Asymptomatic in some adults Polypoid lesions in the posterior urethra on urethroscopy 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 Neoplasms arising from the epithelial lining of the rete testis, ranging from benign (adenoma) to malignant (adenocarcinoma) Adenoma of the rete testis Clinical features Exceedingly rare Age range, 21–79 years Some patients have von Hippel-Lindau disease Appears as a slow-growing palpable mass Benign and treated with local resection You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
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 age, 65 years); some pediatric cases reported Association with asbestos exposure is weaker than with pleural and peritoneal mesotheliomas (30%–40% of cases for the former) You’re…
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 Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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 (range, 1–82 years); most commonly in the third and fourth decades of life You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…
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, but most commonly in men older than 40 years You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
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 here
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 accounts for 4% of all rhabdomyosarcomas You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
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 Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here