Leiomyoma of the epididymis treated with partial epididymectomy

Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2006 Sep;3(9):504-7; quiz 1 p following 507. doi: 10.1038/ncpuro0578.

Abstract

Background: A 56-year-old man presented to a urology clinic with a painless left-testicular mass of unknown duration. On physical examination, a firm mass measuring 2 cm x 2 cm and involving the inferior portion of the left epididymis was found. The left testicle, right testicle, and right epididymis looked normal on examination.

Investigations: Assessment of tumor-marker levels, ultrasound examination of the scrotum, Doppler ultrasound examination, surgical exploration, and histologic examination of frozen sections.

Diagnosis: Pure leiomyoma arising from the epididymis.

Management: Complete excision of the mass with its contiguous epididymis, preserving the left testicle and rest of the epididymis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Epididymis / surgery*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged