Tag Michelle S. Hirsch MD PhD

Squamous cell carcinoma, pseudohyperplastic variant

Definition A well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis with endophytic growth that preferentially involves the foreskin and usually arises in association with lichen sclerosus Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access…

Malignant mesothelioma, paratesticular

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…

Stromal tumor of the testis, mixed and unclassified type

Definition Tumors not showing specific histologic differentiation, such as Leydig cells granulosa cells Sertoli cell, or fibroma-thecoma, are considered unclassified type, while those containing two or more sex cord stromal elements are considered mixed type . Clinical features You’re Reading…

Leydig cell tumor

Definition Neoplasm of Leydig cells; which are normally located in the interstitium of the testis 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.…

Testicular tumor of the adrenogenital syndrome

Definition Rare clinical entity found in young men with endocrine disorders. Testicular tumor of the adrenogenital syndrome (TTAGS) has also been referred to as testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs). TTAGS is most likely hyperplasia and not a true neoplasm. Clinical…

Adrenal cortical rests

Definition Adrenal cortical rests, or heterotopia, are aggregates of ectopic cortical adrenal tissue that may be present anywhere along the genitourinary tract. Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…

Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney

Definition Highly malignant mesenchymal tumor of pediatric kidney, also termed bone-metastasizing renal tumor of childhood for its striking predilection to metastasize to bone Clinical features Epidemiology Accounts for 3% of pediatric renal tumors, with approximately 20 new cases diagnosed annually…

Bladder endocervicosis

Definition Uncommon benign proliferation of Müllerian endocervical-type glands in the bladder wall, especially within the bundles of muscularis propria, or at other sites of the genitourinary tract Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full…

Eosinophilic cystitis

Definition Inflammatory condition of the bladder that can be idiopathic but is also associated with a variety of systemic triggers, such as food allergens, systemic allergic conditions like asthma or allergic gastroenteritis, topical insults with chemicals, parasites, systemic drugs, local…