Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis: a case with an unusually indolent course following radical orchidectomy and radiotherapy.
Malignant mesothelioma (malignant adenomatoid tumour) of the tunica vaginalis testis is a very rare neoplasm with highly aggressive biological behaviour. Treatment is difficult, and widespread local invasion and/or metastatic disease at presentation are associated with a poor prognosis. In this case report we describe for the first time a patient who, despite presenting with locally advanced disease, remains well 10 years after diagnosis and treatment with radical orchidectomy and high dose radiotherapy.
Harmse
J L
JL
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
Evans
A T
AT
Windsor
P M
PM
D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery