Pediatric Testicular Hemangioma in a 10-Year-old: A Rare Entity That May Mimic Malignancy With Appraisal of the Literature

Urology. 2018 Apr:114:175-180. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.12.022. Epub 2018 Jan 3.

Abstract

Capillary hemangioma is a rare benign lesion in the testicle, particularly in pediatrics. It can mimic malignancy, leading to radical orchiectomy. We present a case of a testicular hemangioma in a child, and review the literature on testicular hemangiomas in this age group. A hypervascular testicular lesion without elevated tumor markers may warrant intraoperative biopsy to direct surgical management, which may include testis-sparing surgery if amenable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hemangioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangioma / pathology
  • Hemangioma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography