Scrotal Leiomyosarcoma Associated With Bilateral Epididymo-orchitis

Leiomyosarcoma of the scrotum is a rare tumor. We report the case of a 60-year-old man who presented with bilateral testicular enlargement that was clinically misdiagnosed as a testicular tumor. The tumor was excised by bilateral inguinal orchiectomy. Histopathologic examination revealed a scrotal w...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2011-11, Vol.78 (5), p.1069-1070
Main Authors: Singla, Komal, Preet Malhotra, Kiran, Rathore, Ruchi, Arora, Deepshikha, Sharma, Sonal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Epididymitis - complications
Epididymitis - pathology
Genital Neoplasms, Male - complications
Genital Neoplasms, Male - pathology
Humans
Leiomyosarcoma - complications
Leiomyosarcoma - pathology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Orchitis - complications
Orchitis - pathology
Scrotum
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
Urology
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Summary:Leiomyosarcoma of the scrotum is a rare tumor. We report the case of a 60-year-old man who presented with bilateral testicular enlargement that was clinically misdiagnosed as a testicular tumor. The tumor was excised by bilateral inguinal orchiectomy. Histopathologic examination revealed a scrotal wall leiomyosarcoma with bilateral epididymo-orchitis.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2011.01.041