title: Malignant mesothelioma of the testicular tunica vaginalis.
abstract: The histological, histochemical and immunohistochemical features of a malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis in a 69-year-old patient are described. The mesothelial derivation of the tumor was confirmed using a panel of selected antibodies. Malignant mesothelioma of the testicular tunica vaginalis is a rare tumor that must be considered so that appropriate treatment can be instituted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Hospital of Saronno, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Serio
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ceppi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fonte
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Martinazzi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos