Archive for the 'Tunica Vaginalis Testis' Category
December 23rd, 2008. Malignant mesothelioma
Compensation issues must also be considered. Life expectancy in malignant mesothelioma is poor, with a median survival of about one year following diagnosis.
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December 17th, 2008. A rare case of malignant hydrocele in a young patient
The patient presents no signs of local or systemic recurrence at the time of writing. A review of the literature on the subject has been included.
November 17th, 2008. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis without exposure to asbestos
Conclusion: In conclusion, though a rare tumor, malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis should be considered whenever a paratesticular mass lesion is seen even without a history of trauma or asbestos exposure as is highlighted in this case. Ultrasound findings are helpful and fine needle aspiration of the tumor may assist in arrival at a diagnosis. Surgical orchidectomy remains the modality of treatment.
November 5th, 2008. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis: a case report
The patient has not received additional therapy because there has been no evidence of metastasis. He has been free of disease 3 months postoperatively.
November 5th, 2008. Case of malignant mesothelioma presenting as a perineal and intrascrotal mass
The patient died six months after the initiation of therapy. To our knowledge, 24 cases of malignant mesothelioma in the perineum or intrascrotum were reported in Japan and this case was thought to be the 25th case in Japan.
September 30th, 2008. Acrylamide Carcinogenicity
The mode of action remains unclear for acrylamide-induced rodent carcinogenicity, but support for a genotoxic mechanism based on in vitro and in vivo DNA reactivity assays cannot be ruled out. In addition, the pattern of tumor formation in the rat following chronic exposure supports a genotoxic mode of action but also suggests a potential role of endocrine modification.
May 29th, 2008. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis in a petrochemical worker exposed to asbestos
Tunical mesothelioma may simulate metastatic carcinoma at routine histopathological examination. Immunohistochemistry and occupational anamnesis are helpful for the correct diagnosis, which, in turn, is important for prognosis and treatment, and in relation to legal issues when asbestos is involved in the causation of the disease.
Posted in Case Study, Causation, Diagnosis & Differentiation, Epithelioid, Full Archive, Immunohistochemistry or IHC, Occupational Asbestos Exposure, Surgery, Treatment, Tunica Vaginalis Testis, Type of Assessment:, Type of Mesothelioma: | No Comments »
May 21st, 2008. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis related to recent asbestos
There have been 46 cases reported in urology departments in this country of the related symptoms, but only two of these have been clearly attributable to asbestos, which may be due to the investigations being insufficient to obtain a definitive diagnosis. In addition, this symptom is often diagnosed preoperatively as hydrocele testis; it is therefore important to carry out ultrasonography when a hydrocele testis has been diagnosed.
April 24th, 2008. Serous borderline tumor of the paratestis
Ultrastructurally, the cells did not demonstrate any well-developed microvilli or secretory granules and immunohistochemical findings supported SBT of Müllerian type (ovarian epithelial type tumor), while excluding a papillary type of malignant mesothelioma. The lesion in the present case was concluded to be a testicular serous tumor of Müllerian type, similar to SBT of the ovary.
April 16th, 2008. Activity of the Campania Register of Mesothelioma from july 2003 to October 2007
16%), Ship building (7. 5%).
Posted in Causation, Epidemiological, Full Archive, General, Occupational Asbestos Exposure, Pericardial, Peritoneal (Abdominal Mesothelioma), Pleural, Tunica Vaginalis Testis, Type of Assessment:, Type of Mesothelioma: | No Comments »
March 22nd, 2008. Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis: Imaging on Tc-99m Heat-Denatured Red Blood Cell Scintigraphy
The patient underwent resection and histopathology revealed a well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma. Inguinal orchidectomy was subsequently performed and the patient was free of recurrence at 18 months.
November 21st, 2007. Three cases of unusual non-germ cell tumors of the testicle
Abstract By describing 3 clinical cases of unusual testicular non germinal tumors, including an adenoma of the rete testis, an undifferenciated sex cord tumor and a mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, we make a literature review of the unusual testicular tumors and testicular apendix, including their incidence and management. Also and as one of our conclusions, we expose the importance of the intraoperatory biopsy in the testicular cancer surgery, because even if it is infrecuent, the presence of this rare testicular tumors, in which if they are proven to be benign, the testicular unit could be preserved and the radical orquiectomy could be avoided.
October 5th, 2007. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: a case report and review of the literature
Despite aggressive surgical and systemic therapy the prognosis remains poor with only rare long-term survivors. We report a case of malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis in 45-years-old and review of the literature is presented.
May 1st, 2007. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis
Discussion: The first case of malignant mesothelioma involving the tunica vaginalis, a structure embryologically derived from a layer of reflected peritoneum known as the "processus vaginalis," was reported in 1957. Only 73 cases were reported in the literature between 1966 and 1997. In up to 41% of cases, there is a positive history of asbestos exposure. Young age and localized disease are associated with a better prognosis. Radical orchiectomy limits recurrence, which usually occurs within 2 years, but may occur up to 15 years after surgery.
February 3rd, 2007. Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis
The aggressiveness and poor prognosis of this tumor require radical surgery as the primary therapy. We describe the case of a 45 year old patient, in whom an epithelioid mesothelioma was incidentally detected after hydrocelectomy.
August 1st, 2006. Malignant mesothelioma of the testes
Conclusions: Ultrasonography showing snow flurries together with cloudy hydrocele fluid and visible crystal particles and thickened testicular walls may help to identify a mesothelioma of the testicular walls. Intraoperative frozen section and a high inguinal orchiectomy is the operative method of choice.
July 19th, 2006. Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: A rare malignancy mimicking more common inguino-scrotal masses
In the latter area they are commonly confused with much commoner benign conditions. We present three cases of mesotheliomas in the tunica vaginalis testis.
April 28th, 2006. Extrathoracic mesothelial proliferations and their mimics
This is particularly true in peritoneal and testicular mesothelial tumors, in which common embryologic origin with epithelial elements results in overlapping immunohistochemistry and morphology. The particularities of peritoneal and testicular mesothelial proliferations, and the main tumors that may mimic them in these sites, as well as the value and limitations of immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy in their differential diagnosis are the subject of this review.
February 8th, 2006. Peculiar features of mesothelioma occurrence as related to exposure patterns and circumstances in the Lombard Region, Italy
Conclusions: The high proportion of cases with unknown exposure underlines the need to explore new tools and sources to ascertain asbestos exposure. An ad hoc survey in textile industries showed exposure to asbestos to be widely spread in this industry.
January 19th, 2006. Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma occurring in the tunica vaginalis of the testis with contralateral atypical mesothelial hyperplasia
In addition, rare cases of WDPM have progressed to malignant mesothelioma, leading to its classification as a tumor of low malignant potential. Here, we report a case of multifocal WDPM occurring in the tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea, with contralateral atypical mesothelial hyperplasia, a potentially premalignant lesion.
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