Rare cystic mucinous cystadenoma presenting as a scrotal mass

Urology. 2007 Dec;70(6):1223.e3-5. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.09.038.

Abstract

Recently, our institution reported on a rare primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenocarcinoma which was only the second type of this kind of tumor ever reported in a male patient. To our knowledge, we report the first male case of a primary mucinous cystadenoma presenting as an enlarging scrotal mass. These lesions are extremely rare and represent only 0.3% of all appendiceal specimens. Because the number of these tumors remains limited, proven treatment regimens and the necessary follow-up have yet to be elucidated. We hope to provide further insight in the monitoring and treatment of these tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / diagnosis*
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / pathology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Mucocele / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / pathology
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Scrotum / pathology*