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Primary testicular carcinoid tumor with marked lymphovascular invasion

Authors :
Chung Su Hwang
Jung Hee Lee
So Young Kim
Hyun Jung Lee
Jee Yeon Kim
Dong Hoon Shin
Joon Young Park
Source :
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine, Vol 55, Iss 6, Pp 410-414 (2021), Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Korean Society of Pathologists & the Korean Society for Cytopathology, 2021.

Abstract

Testicular carcinoid tumors are very rare, accounting for less than 1% of all testicular tumors. We report a rare case of a testicular carcinoid tumor with extensive lymphatic invasion. A 42-year-old man presented with a painless, enlarged right testicular mass. There was no history of injury or discomfort in this region. Right radical orchiectomy was performed, which showed a well-defined, non-encapsulated solid white mass with calcification (7.0 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm) and absence of cystic components. Microscopic examination using hematoxylin and eosin staining of the tumor sections identified organoid, trabecular, and solid patterns with rosette formation. Extensive multifocal lymphatic invasion was observed. Immunohistochemistry was positive for synaptophysin, chromogranin, and CD56. Testicular carcinoid tumors usually show good prognoses; however, there was extensive lymphovascular invasion in this case. Thus, in the case of unusual presentation of the disease, close follow-up is necessary.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23837845 and 23837837
Volume :
55
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a5d43e4e0e20adaad499232bc54747c0