Cystic lymphangioma of the spermatic cord in old man: a case report and review of the literature.
- Author:
Du-jian LI
1
;
Yao-ting XU
;
Wen-huan GUO
;
Ru-qiang HUANG
;
Wei GU
;
Xiao-wen XU
;
Min XIE
;
Yi-feng JING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Aged; Genital Neoplasms, Male; diagnosis; surgery; Humans; Lymphangioma, Cystic; diagnosis; surgery; Male; Retrospective Studies; Spermatic Cord; pathology; Treatment Outcome
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2007;13(9):815-817
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the clinical and pathological features, diagnosis and treatment of cystic lymphangioma of the spermatic cord.
METHODSOne case of cystic lymphangioma of the spermatic cord in a 71-year-old patient was retrospectively analyzed and the relevant literature was reviewed.
RESULTSThe patient, presented with spermatic cord hydrocele, was treated by local excision of the tumor, which was pathologically diagnosed as cystic lymphangioma. No relapse was found during a 3-month follow-up after the operation.
CONCLUSIONLymphangioma of the spermatic cord is a benign tumor. Preoperation ultrasonography and CT are important for determining the location and nature of lymphangioma. Surgical excision is an effective option for the treatment of cystic lymphangioma of the spermatic cord.
