A Rare Case of Paratesticular Leiomyosarcoma

Paratesticular leiomyosarcomas are rare and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, if inadequately diagnosed or treated. We present a case of paratesticular leiomyosarcoma in an 88-year-old man presenting with a left scrotal mass with ultrasound revealing that the mass is extratesticular....

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Main Authors: Shankar Haran, Vikram Balakrishan, Greg Neerhut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/715395
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description Paratesticular leiomyosarcomas are rare and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, if inadequately diagnosed or treated. We present a case of paratesticular leiomyosarcoma in an 88-year-old man presenting with a left scrotal mass with ultrasound revealing that the mass is extratesticular. Left radical orchidectomy was performed and pathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnoses of high grade leiomyosarcoma with surgical margins clear of tumour. The patient was free of metastatic disease on further imaging and has been disease-free for 18 months. A review of the literature regarding paratesticular leiomyosarcoma presentation, diagnosis, and treatment is also discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-e8134506ec1c4cb2be84c6583966acb82025-08-20T02:21:39ZengWileyCase Reports in Urology2090-696X2090-69782014-01-01201410.1155/2014/715395715395A Rare Case of Paratesticular LeiomyosarcomaShankar Haran0Vikram Balakrishan1Greg Neerhut2Urology Department, The Geelong Hospital, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, AustraliaUrology Department, The Geelong Hospital, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, AustraliaUrology Department, The Geelong Hospital, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, AustraliaParatesticular leiomyosarcomas are rare and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, if inadequately diagnosed or treated. We present a case of paratesticular leiomyosarcoma in an 88-year-old man presenting with a left scrotal mass with ultrasound revealing that the mass is extratesticular. Left radical orchidectomy was performed and pathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnoses of high grade leiomyosarcoma with surgical margins clear of tumour. The patient was free of metastatic disease on further imaging and has been disease-free for 18 months. A review of the literature regarding paratesticular leiomyosarcoma presentation, diagnosis, and treatment is also discussed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/715395
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