Korean J Urol.  1994 Aug;35(8):909-911.

A Case of Primary Carcinoid Tumor of the Rete Testis

• Lee JS
• Kim KA
• Lee SK

Abstract

Testicular carcinoid tumor is uncommon and most of these tumors occur in fourth decade' of life. A 33-year-old man presented with intrascrotal painless mass, which was initially misdiagnosed as epididymal tumor. Epididymectomy including the mass was performed and pathologic examination revealed a carcinoid tumor confined to the rete testis. There was no evidence of carcinoid syndrome. The 24 hour urinary 5-HIAA level was normal. Abdominal CT scan and GI contrast study showed no evidence of carcinoid in other organ including the gut. Radical orchiectomy and hemiscrotectomy were undergone as a curative therapy. He has been well for 40 months without recurrence.

Keyword

Rete Testis; Testis; Carcinoid tumor

MeSH Terms

Adult
Carcinoid Tumor*
Humans
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid
Orchiectomy
Recurrence
Rete Testis*
Testis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid