A Case of Pediatric Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma with Epididymitis.
10.5534/wjmh.2012.30.2.146
- Author:
Young Joo KIM
1
;
Jung Sik HUH
;
Chang Lim HYUN
;
Sung Dae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. mecksd@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rhabdomyosarcoma;
Child;
Epididymitis
- MeSH:
Child;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Epididymis;
Epididymitis;
Humans;
Male;
Prognosis;
Rhabdomyosarcoma;
Spermatic Cord;
Testis
- From:The World Journal of Men's Health
2012;30(2):146-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare malignancy arising from the mesenchymal tissues of the spermatic cord, epididymis, testis, and testicular tunica, and accounts for approximately 7% of all rhabdomyosarcomas. It often occurs in children but is known to have a better prognosis than disease at other urogenital sites. Patients typically present with painless unilateral scrotal swelling like a solid testicular tumor. However, we report an unusual case of delayed diagnosis of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma accompanied by epididymitis manifesting an painful scrotal swelling.
