Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis: A Case Study and Review of the Literature.
- Author:
Seyda ERDOGAN
1
;
Arbil ACIKALIN
;
Handan ZEREN
;
Gulfiliz GONLUSEN
;
Suzan ZORLUDEMIR
;
Volkan IZOL
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey. seydaer@cu.edu.tr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma;
Testis;
Tunica vaginalis;
Simian virus 40
- MeSH:
Asbestos;
DNA;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Immunohistochemistry;
Mesothelioma*;
Necrosis;
Polymerase Chain Reaction;
Simian virus 40;
Testis
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
2014;48(3):225-228
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma is an uncommon tumor of the testes that usually presents as a hydrocele. Here, we present the case of one patient who did not have a history of asbestos exposure. The tumor was localized in the tunica vaginalis and was composed of three pedunculated masses macroscopically. Microscopically, branching papillary structures with focal coagulative necrosis were present. In addition to immunohistochemistry, simian virus 40 DNA was also tested by polymerase chain reaction. This report presents one case of this rare entity, its clinical and macroscopic features, and follow-up results.
