Tunica Vaginalis Testis
The genetics of cancer heterogeneity and mesothelioma
Frontiers in Oncology 2026 March 16 [Link] Lucian R Chirieac, Ritu Gill, Richard Attanoos Abstract Diffuse mesothelioma is an invasive cancer that originates from the cells in the smooth tissue lining (serosal membrane) that surrounds various body cavities. While most cases originate in the pleural lining of the thoracic cavity, a subset primarily involves the…
Read MoreThe genetics of cancer heterogeneity and mesothelioma
Frontiers in Oncology 2026 March 16 [Link] Lucian R Chirieac, Ritu Gill, Richard Attanoos Abstract Diffuse mesothelioma is an invasive cancer that originates from the cells in the smooth tissue lining (serosal membrane) that surrounds various body cavities. While most cases originate in the pleural lining of the thoracic cavity, a subset primarily involves the…
Read MoreMalignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: A case report
Oncology Letters 2026 March 4 [Link] Yuanchen Lu, Junjun Miu, Zhongru Fan, Zheng Zhi, Lei He, Junpeng Deng, Xianhua Shao, Jingqi Hua, Yichen Qian, Jianjun Xie Abstract Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis (MMTVT) is a rare pathological entity. The present report describes the case of a patient who presented with insidious-onset right lower…
Read MoreCytopathologic Features of Metastatic Malignant Mesothelioma With SMARCB1 (INI-1) Deficient Diagnosed by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Case Report
Diagnostic Cytopathology 2025 December 29 [Link] Jun Yang, Juandi Liu, Jing Jin, Deng Pan, Lei Shao Abstract Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the pericardium, and the tunica testis. Characterized by rapid progression, high invasiveness, and a poor prognosis, MM poses…
Read MoreCytopathologic Features of Metastatic Malignant Mesothelioma With SMARCB1 (INI-1) Deficient Diagnosed by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Case Report
Diagnostic Cytopathology 2025 December 29 [Link] Jun Yang, Juandi Liu, Jing Jin, Deng Pan, Lei Shao Abstract Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the pericardium, and the tunica testis. Characterized by rapid progression, high invasiveness, and a poor prognosis, MM poses…
Read MoreLong-term survival of nonoccupational pleural mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2025 October 21 [Link] Loreta Tobia, Elio Tolli, Adalgisa Ilaria Sedile, Vincenza Cofini, Stefano Necozione, Leila Fabiani Abstract Introduction: Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that arises from the mesothelial cells lining the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium, or tunica vaginalis. While occupational exposure accounts for most cases, nonoccupational exposures (to ionizing…
Read MoreMetastatic Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Presenting as Scrotal and Abdominal Nodules: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The American Journal of Dermatopathology 2025 January 1 [Link] Aubre Gilbert, Rebekah Wieland, Natasha Zacher, Kerri Rieger, Gerald J Berry, Roberto Novoa Abstract Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis (MMTVT) is a rare neoplasm comprising <3% of all cases of malignant mesothelioma (MM). MMTVT derives from the tunica vaginalis testis, an outpouching of the mesothelial-lined…
Read MoreCase Report: Primary malignant mesothelioma of the left atrium easily misdiagnosed as myxoma
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine 2024 June 13 [Link] Shuai Luo, Yao Li, Jin Li, Jiafei Zeng, Jinjing Wang Abstract Background: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare and aggressive tumor that is found in the pleura and peritoneum. A few cases of MM in the pericardium and tunica vaginalis testis have been reported. Moreover, primary occurrence…
Read MoreMalignant Epithelioid Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis Presenting as Hydrocele in a Kidney Transplant Recipient
Case Reports in Urology 2024 January 10 [Link] Brett M Behers, Christopher W Guske, Benjamin J Behers, Spencer B Kortum, Isabella G Bermingham, Christina L Warner, Robert I Carey Abstract Mesotheliomas of the tunica vaginalis testis are rare malignant tumors that can present as a scrotal mass or hydrocele. These tumors are typically aggressive with…
Read MoreTesticular/paratesticular mesothelial tumours: Uncommon histopathologic entities in a very complex anatomical site
Pathology Research and Practice 2024 January [Link] Francesca Pagliuca, Stefano Lucà, Marco De Sio, Davide Arcaniolo, Gaetano Facchini, Marco De Martino, Francesco Esposito, Ferdinando DE Vita, Paolo Chieffi, Renato Franco Abstract Mesothelial tumours of the testicular/paratesticular region are uncommon, poorly characterised and difficult-to-diagnose lesions. They encompass entirely benign proliferations (adenomatoid tumour) and malignant, very aggressive…
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