title: [Neoplasms of the tunica of the testis. Report of 5 cases (3 mesothelial tumors and 2 fibrous pseudo-tumors)].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Urología del Sector de Granollers (ICS), Hospital de Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pellice Vilalta
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cosme Giménez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Casalots Serramia
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Neoplasias de las túnicas del testículo. A propósito de cinco casos (tres tumores mesoteliales y dos pseudo-tumores fibrosos).