Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Masquerading as an Inguinal Hernia
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a case of a 70-year-old male who presented with a mass in his right testicle.
He was treated with antibiotics for epididymitis while undergoing serial ultrasounds for one year due to testicular swelling and pain.
His fourth ultrasound revealed a mild hydrocele with a large paratesticular mass of undescribed size, superior to the right testicle, thought to be an inguinal hernia.
Preoperative CT scan demonstrated a large fat-containing inguinal hernia extending into the scrotal sac.
An inguinal hernia repair was complicated by fatty tissue surrounding the testicle requiring a right orchiectomy.
Pathology review of the tissue demonstrated well-differentiated liposarcoma with a small focus of dedifferentiation grade 2 tumor.
Tumor was identified at the inked margins indicating an incomplete resection.
It was decided that no further surgical intervention was needed and the patient would undergo surveillance for local tumor recurrence.
Six-month follow-up MRI scan was negative for any recurrence of disease.
A liposarcoma presenting as a paratesticular mass with spermatic cord involvement is rare, and imaging studies may fail to distinguish a liposarcoma from normal adipose tissue.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Londeree, William& Kerns, Tamie. 2014. Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Masquerading as an Inguinal Hernia. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Londeree, William& Kerns, Tamie. Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Masquerading as an Inguinal Hernia. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494492
American Medical Association (AMA)
Londeree, William& Kerns, Tamie. Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Masquerading as an Inguinal Hernia. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494492
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494492