Investig Magn Reson Imaging.  2023 Mar;27(1):56-61. 10.13104/imri.2022.1101.

Leiomyosarcoma of the Scrotum: A Case Report

• Hwang JY
• Kim KW
• Ryu RR
• Kim YJ
• Oh DH
• Kim HC

• KMID: 2543031
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13104/imri.2022.1101

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) within the scrotum is a rare malignant genitourinary tumor in adults. Due to its rarity, a consensus on a clear approach to diagnosis and treatment guidelines has not yet been reached. We present a case of a paratesticular LMS in a 64-yearold man with a painless swelling of the right scrotum. Scrotal ultrasound and pelvic MRI were performed and revealed an extratesticular mass with a heterogeneous appearance. The patient underwent a right radical orchiectomy, and the mass was confirmed to be LMS, originating from the right spermatic cord. Preoperative diagnosis of LMS is challenging since it has overlapping clinical and imaging features with other sarcomas. MRI is a valuable imaging modality for the definitive characterization of the tumor. To provide timely and appropriate treatment, the correlation of the patient’s clinical information and imaging findings is necessary.

Keyword

Leiomyosarcoma; Paratesticular tumor; Paratesticular leiomyosarcoma; Magnetic resonance imaging