Title of article
Malignant Mesothelioma of the Spermatic Cord: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author/Authors
Mohammadi Torbati, Peyman Department of Pathology - Shaheed Labbafinejad Medical Center - Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Parvin, Mahmoud Department of Pathology - Shaheed Labbafinejad Medical Center - Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Ziaee, Amirmohsen Department of Urology - Shaheed Labbafinejad Medical Center - Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Pages
3
From page
115
To page
117
Abstract
Paratesticular malignant mesothelioma is a rare tumor, previously reported in only 76 cases. Most of these lesions originate from the tunica vaginalis, and few cases arise from the epididymis or spermatic cord. Middle-aged men are most often affected, although an age range of 7 of 84 years has been reported in patients with
paratesticular malignant mesothelioma.(1) As in benign mesothelial lesions, malignant mesothelioma almost always manifests with hydrocele,(4,5) fluid collection of which occurs faster, leading to symptomatic disease in less than 1 year. In 41% of cases, a history of contact with asbestos has been documented.(2,3) We report a case of malignant mesothelioma of the spermatic cord in a 52-year-old man.
Keywords
paratesticular tumors , malignant mesothelioma , spermatic cord
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2005
Record number
2485677
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