Identification and Management of Testicular Mesothelioma Identified Intraoperatively: A Case Series

Cureus. 2024 May 27;16(5):e61190. doi: 10.7759/cureus.61190. eCollection 2024 May.

Abstract

Testicular mesothelioma lacks the characteristic presentation of testicular malignancy and often has normal biomarkers at the time of diagnosis causing this malignancy to be overlooked and diagnosed intraoperatively during elective scrotal surgery. We present two cases of testicular mesothelioma that were diagnosed incidentally during hydrocelectomy. These cases emphasize the importance of considering testicular mesothelioma during hydrocele and scrotal mass workup and demonstrate the need for standardized guidelines for the management of testicular mesothelioma.

Keywords: complex hydrocele; orchiectomy; pelvic lymph node dissection; testicular mass; testicular mesothelioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports