[Neoplasms of the tunica of the testis. Report of 5 cases (3 mesothelial tumors and 2 fibrous pseudo-tumors)].
OBJECTIVE
The problems arising from tumors of the tunica vaginalis testis are reviewed and the differential diagnosis of this uncommon tumor type is discussed.


METHODS
Five cases of benign tumor of the tunica vaginalis testis that had been incidentally discovered during hydrocelectomy are described. The patients were evaluated two and five years postoperatively, with no evidence of recurrence or presence of tumor at other sites of the serosa.


RESULTS
The tumors did not compromise the gonad and were treated by simple excision of the hydrocele sac.


CONCLUSIONS
The association of this condition with hydroceles is underscored. The true incidence of exposure to asbestos in the pathogenesis of this tumor type cannot be elucidated from the cases described herein or those in the literature.
Pellice Vilalta
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Unidad de Urología del Sector de Granollers (ICS), Hospital de Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
Cosme Giménez
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Casalots Serramia
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D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
Neoplasias de las túnicas del testículo. A propósito de cinco casos (tres tumores mesoteliales y dos pseudo-tumores fibrosos).