Spermatic cord mixed liposarcoma. Case report and review of the literature

Rom J Morphol Embryol. 2008;49(1):105-9.

Abstract

A 75-years-old man presented with a clinical diagnosis of hydrocele. Grossly examination revealed a large (14x8x9 cm) tumor. Histologically, the tumor had a mixed pattern, with major pleomorphic and a minor sclerosing well-differentiated component. The anatomo-clinical features, the prognosis and the principles of treatment of this rare condition are shortly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / pathology
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Liposarcoma, Myxoid / diagnosis*
  • Liposarcoma, Myxoid / pathology
  • Male
  • Spermatic Cord / pathology*