A Case of Fibroma of Tunica Vaginalis

Min, Byung Hoon; Choi, Hong Yong; Kim, Ju Hong; Rou, Choong Hee; Choi, Hee Seok

Abstract

Benign tumors within the scrotum are rare. The clinical recognition and correct identification are important from a standpoint of treatment and prognosis, as compared with the malignant testicular tumors. This benign tumor is also called fibrous pseudotumor of the testis. It is difficult to distinguish fibromas of the tunica vaginalis from tumors arising within the scrotum. The majority of the tumors of the testicular tunics are benign and therefore the prognosis is more favorable than those of the testes. Clinically, it is difficult to distinguish the fibroma of tunics from a malignant tumor of the testis. Final diagnosis is usually made after surgical exploration. A case of tunica vaginalis in 71-year-old male is presented with a brief review of literatures.