Korean J Urol.  2008 Jul;49(7):650-652.

Adenomatoid Tumor of the Spermatic Cord

• Shin JS
• Yun HK
• Lee YH
• Kwak EK
• Cho SR

Abstract

Adenomatoid tumors are rare benign neoplasms thought to be of mesothelial origin. Although most reported cases developed from the epididymis, rare cases have been reported in the testicular tunica, spermatic cord and ejaculatory ducts. Because of the benign nature of this tumor, the treatment of choice is local excision. We report a rare case of adenomatoid tumor of the spermatic cord treated by local excision.

Keyword

Adenomatoid tumor; Spermatic cord

MeSH Terms

Adenomatoid Tumor
Ejaculatory Ducts
Epididymis
Male
Spermatic Cord

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Scrotal ultrasonogram revealing an approximately 2.5x2.0 cm, oval shaped, well demarcated, heterogeneous echogenic mass in the spermatic cord.

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  Fig. 2. Grossly, a well-defined mass (2.8x2.5x2.0cm) was found with a grayish white, slightly myxoid, cut surface.

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  Fig. 3. Variable sized cystic spaces lined by flat to cuboidal epithelium and embedded in a delicate fibrovascular stroma infiltrated by inflammatory cells (H&E, x100).

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  Fig. 4. Microscopic findings. (A) The tumor cells show strong positive staining for cytokeratin (x200). (B) The tumor cells show strong positive staining for calretinin (x200).

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