title: Nodular and diffuse fibrous proliferation of tunica vaginalis--a case report.
abstract: A case of nodular and diffuse fibrous proliferation (NDFP) of the tunica vaginalis testis occurring in a 40 year male is described. Immunohistochemistry confirmed fibroblastic origin. Histogenesis & differential diagnosis of this lesion is considered. Simple excision of this lesion is curative. The lesion is very rare but it is important that both surgeons & pathologists become aware of this entity to avoid radical orchiectomy in young patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, K.I.M.S., Karad.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Wader
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kulkami
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology*