Malignant papillary mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testes: cutaneous metastases showing pagetoid epidermal invasion.
Malignant papillary mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis is an extremely rare tumor arising from the mesothelium of the tunica vaginalis. A total of 14 cases have been reported, with only two exhibiting cutaneous metastases. We present a third case of cutaneous metastases arising from this unusual tumor. In addition, this is the first reported case of the occurrence of pagetoid epidermal invasion in this condition.
Cartwright
L E
LE
Division of Dermatology, VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92101.
Steinman
H K
HK
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*