A Case of Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the Rete Testis.
- Author:
Jong Sup LEE
1
;
Kyung An KIM
;
Sang Kon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rete Testis;
Testis;
Carcinoid tumor
- MeSH:
Adult;
Carcinoid Tumor*;
Humans;
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid;
Orchiectomy;
Recurrence;
Rete Testis*;
Testis;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1994;35(8):909-911
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Testicular carcinoid tumor is uncommon and most of these tumors occur in fourth decade' of life. A 33-year-old man presented with intrascrotal painless mass, which was initially misdiagnosed as epididymal tumor. Epididymectomy including the mass was performed and pathologic examination revealed a carcinoid tumor confined to the rete testis. There was no evidence of carcinoid syndrome. The 24 hour urinary 5-HIAA level was normal. Abdominal CT scan and GI contrast study showed no evidence of carcinoid in other organ including the gut. Radical orchiectomy and hemiscrotectomy were undergone as a curative therapy. He has been well for 40 months without recurrence.
