Korean J Urol.  2006 May;47(5):553-555. 10.4111/kju.2006.47.5.553.

An Aggressive, Rapidly Increasing Angiomyxoma of the Scrotum

• Kim TH
• Kim YS
• Myung SC
• Shin HO
• Lee TJ
• Yoo SM
• Lee HY

• KMID: 2294144
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/kju.2006.47.5.553

Abstract

Aggressive Angiomyxoma (AAM) is a recently discovered locally infiltrative tumor that occurs almost exclusively in the pelvic and perineal regions of relatively young females. However, reports of AAM in males are rare. We report here on a rare case of a huge AAM (16x15x11cm, 3,150gm) that developed in the scrotum of a Korean man. Despite the histological benign nature of this tumor, performing wide excision and strict postoperative control are recommended because of the risk of tumor recurrence.

Keyword

Angiomyxoma; Scrotum

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Male
Myxoma*
Recurrence
Scrotum*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Low density mass with an enhancing portion and septal enhancement.

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  Fig. 2 A well circumscribed yellowish white mass in the scrotum is noted. The testis (3×3×2cm) is noted within the mass (arrow).

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  Fig. 3 Spindle or ovoid-shaped cells are distributed in a myxoid stroma. Thick-and-thin walled vascular channels are apparent (H&E, ×100).

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