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Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour in a 26-year-old Nigerian man: A case report.

Authors :
Egharevba PA
Omoseebi O
Okunlola AI
Achebe CC
Omisanjo OA
Source :
International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2021 Oct; Vol. 87, pp. 106446. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 23.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Introduction and Importance: Benign fibroblastic proliferation located within the scrotum are uncommon. They are also identified as fibrous pseudotumour and usually arise from the paratesticular region. Their pathogenesis is unknown. These tumours are difficult to diagnose pre-operatively and resemble intra-scrotal malignancy.<br />Case Presentation: We managed a 26-year-old Nigerian man with a five-year history of left sided hemiscrotal swelling. The mass was excised, and histology showed benign fibroblastic proliferation.<br />Discussion: Most paratesticular tumours are benign. Imaging studies that show the mass as separate from the testis, normal levels of tumour markers and clinical features not suggestive of malignancy make the case for organ-sparing mass excision, in the treatment of paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour, very strong.<br />Conclusion: Intra-scrotal benign fibrous proliferation is a challenge to diagnose pre-operatively but excision of this benign mass without an orchidectomy is practicable when pre-operative assessment suggests a benign disease.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2210-2612
Volume :
87
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of surgery case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34583260
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106446