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[Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor].

Authors :
López Aramburu MA
Viguri Díaz A
Peña Pérez P
Rosa Arias J
Saiz Camin M
Source :
Archivos espanoles de urologia [Arch Esp Urol] 2008 Oct; Vol. 61 (8), pp. 932-6.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Objective: Benign testicular proliferative processes are known by the name of pseudotumors, because currently they are not considered real neoplasias. The paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor (PFP) is a rare entity the definition and etiopathogenesis of which is under great confusion. It is a process that misleads the clinical because they simulate neoplasias. This paper aims to help a better knowledge of this non-tumoral process and to avoid diagnostic confusions.<br />Methods/results: We review our series of PFP (three cases), which can be considered significant due to its oddity. We analyze the clinical picture, its behavior, imaging diagnostic tests, operative findings and outcomes.<br />Conclusions: PFP is a rare entity which may misleads the clinical because it may be diagnosed as a neoplasia and lead to aggressive treatment (orchiectomy) which in case of a proper diagnosis could be avoided. The analysis of our series of three cases, with their contribution, and a literature review may help the clinical practice of urologists by recognizing this disease.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0004-0614
Volume :
61
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos espanoles de urologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19040164
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4321/s0004-06142008000800012