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Malignes Mesotheliom der Tunica vaginalis testis

Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis

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Maligne epitheloide Mesotheliome der Tunica vaginalis testis des Hodens sind sehr selten. Häufig sind sie eine Zufallsdiagnose bei histologischer Aufarbeitung des Hydrozelektomiepräparats. Aufgrund ihres aggressiven Wachstums und ihrer schlechten Prognose steht die radikalchirurgische Sanierung an erster Stelle. Wir berichten über einen 45-jährigen Patienten, bei dem das epitheloide Mesotheliom zufällig nach Hydrozelektomie entdeckt wurde.

Abstract

Malignant epithelioid mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis is very rare. It is often diagnosed accidentally by histologic examination of the hydrocelectomy wall preparation. 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.

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  1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Klinikum der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland

    C. Thomas & J.W. Thüroff

  2. Institut für Pathologie, Klinikum der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Deutschland

    T. Hansen

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Thomas, C., Hansen, T. & Thüroff, J. Malignes Mesotheliom der Tunica vaginalis testis. Urologe 46, 538–540 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00120-006-1251-z

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