Leiomyosarcoma of the Scrotum:A Case Report
- Author:
Ji Yeong HWANG
1
;
Keum Won KIM
;
Rae Rim RYU
;
Young Joong KIM
;
Dong Hyun OH
;
Hyeong Chun KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2023;27(1):56-61
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) within the scrotum is a rare malignant genitourinary tumor in adults. Due to its rarity, a consensus on a clear approach to diagnosis and treatment guidelines has not yet been reached. We present a case of a paratesticular LMS in a 64-yearold man with a painless swelling of the right scrotum. Scrotal ultrasound and pelvic MRI were performed and revealed an extratesticular mass with a heterogeneous appearance.The patient underwent a right radical orchiectomy, and the mass was confirmed to be LMS, originating from the right spermatic cord. Preoperative diagnosis of LMS is challenging since it has overlapping clinical and imaging features with other sarcomas. MRI is a valuable imaging modality for the definitive characterization of the tumor. To provide timely and appropriate treatment, the correlation of the patient’s clinical information and imaging findings is necessary.
