World J Mens Health.  2012 Aug;30(2):146-149.

A Case of Pediatric Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma with Epididymitis

• Kim YJ
• Huh JS
• Hyun CL
• Kim SD

Abstract

Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare malignancy arising from the mesenchymal tissues of the spermatic cord, epididymis, testis, and testicular tunica, and accounts for approximately 7% of all rhabdomyosarcomas. It often occurs in children but is known to have a better prognosis than disease at other urogenital sites. Patients typically present with painless unilateral scrotal swelling like a solid testicular tumor. However, we report an unusual case of delayed diagnosis of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma accompanied by epididymitis manifesting an painful scrotal swelling.

Keyword

Rhabdomyosarcoma; Child; Epididymitis

MeSH Terms

Child
Delayed Diagnosis
Epididymis
Epididymitis
Humans
Male
Prognosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Spermatic Cord
Testis

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