Zouari S, Othmane MB, Bouassida K, Hmida W, Jaidane M. Intratesticular leiomyoma: A case report and a literature review.
Int J Surg Case Rep 2020;
71:217-221. [PMID:
32480328 PMCID:
PMC7262370 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.05.030]
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Abstract
Testicular Leiomyomùa is a rare entity.
Clinical presentation and physical examination are non specific, and cannot distinguish it from a testicular cancer.
Imaging is based on ultrasound, which describes the features of the testicular leiomyoma precisely, but cannot make the diagnosis.
Only pathological examination of the specimen after surgery can confirm the diagnosis.
A frozen section of the mass followed by mass excision can lead to organ sparing surgery if the diagnosis is suspected intraoperatively.
Introduction
Leiomyomas are benign tumors that originate from smooth muscles cells. Intratesticular leiomyoma is a very rare type of benign testicular masses. Through the literature, only 11 cases were reported.
Presentation of case
A 36 years old man presented with painless right scrotal mass. Clinical examination showed right upper polar testicular mass, well circumscribed and highly vascularized on sonography. Serum tumor markers were normal. Patient was explained the possibility of an organ sparing surgery if frozen section shows no sign of malignancy. Midline incision with frozen section was performed, with wide local excision. Pathological examination of the specimen confirmed intratesticular leiomyoma. Two years after the surgery, patient showed no sign of recurrence.
Discussion
Intratesticular Leiomyoma is usually revealed as a non-tender firm scrotal mass that increases in size. Sonography is the imaging modality of choice for assessing intrascrotal pathology, and cannot distinguish benign from malignant tumor. Surgical management is subject of debate. While some authors recommend radical orchiectomy, others suggest the use of frozen section intraoperatively, and perform conservative treatment by mass excision in the absence of signs of malignancy.
Conclusion
Intratesticular leiomyoma is a very rare finding. When suspected, conservative management using frozen section followed by mass excision can be done, but final diagnosis remains on pathological examination and immunohistochemistry of the specimen.
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