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[Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor].
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Archivos espanoles de urologia [Arch Esp Urol] 2008 Oct; Vol. 61 (8), pp. 932-6. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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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