Paratesticular metastasis arising from colonic mucinous adenocarcinoma: a rare case report

J Int Med Res. 2022 May;50(5):3000605221101332. doi: 10.1177/03000605221101332.

Abstract

Colonic mucinous adenocarcinoma rarely metastasizes to the paratesticular region, highlighting the importance of a correct diagnosis. We herein present a case involving a 65-year-old man with paratesticular carcinoma associated with scrotal swelling 1 year after radical resection of colon cancer. Computed tomography revealed a low-density tumor in the right scrotum and mild enhancement of the mass after administration of a contrast agent. The patient underwent radical surgery to remove the right testis. Pathology and immunohistochemistry revealed mucinous adenocarcinoma of the paratesticular tissue. The patient was discharged from the hospital 6 days after surgery. We reviewed the recent literature to summarize the clinical manifestations, treatments, and prognosis of this disease.

Keywords: Colonic mucinous adenocarcinoma; case report; computed tomography; immunohistochemistry; paratesticular metastasis of carcinoma; radical resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous* / secondary
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous* / surgery
  • Aged
  • Colonic Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Colonic Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Scrotum / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / secondary
  • Testicular Neoplasms* / surgery