title: [Malignant mesothelioma of the testicular tunica vaginalis].
abstract: Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, a rare tumour, affects men over the age of 50 years and presents in the form of a testicular mass. It is rarely suspected preoperatively and the diagnosis is suggested by the presence of numerous nodules in the tunica vaginalis. This tumour has a high metastatic potential and raises the problem of numerous local recurrences. The diagnosis is histological with negative biological markers. Treatment is difficult; the first step must consist of surgery. The indications for radiotherapy have yet to be defined.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Urologique du Pr. E. Mazeman, CHRU Lille.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Donnaint
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tiberghien
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de la Taille
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rigot
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bertrand
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bisiau
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mazeman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Mésothéliome malin de la vaginale testiculaire.