Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: report of 2 cases with asbestos occupational exposure

Int J Surg Pathol. 2005 Apr;13(2):211-4. doi: 10.1177/106689690501300214.

Abstract

We report here 2 cases of malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis. A 67-year-old man with a left testicular mass was referred for left inguinal orchidectomy. Histologic examination showed a malignant mesothelioma of epithelial type. There is no evidence of recurrence at 2-year follow-up. The patient had been exposed to asbestos 12 years previously for a 30-year period. An 80-year-old man presented a 5-year history of scrotal swelling. Clinical examination revealed a hydrocele. The patient underwent resection of the tunica vaginalis through scrotal incision. Microscopic examination showed a malignant mesothelioma of biphasic type. There is no evidence of recurrence at 2-year follow-up. The patient had been exposed to asbestos 52 years previously for a 5-year period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Asbestos / adverse effects
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma / chemistry
  • Mesothelioma / etiology
  • Mesothelioma / pathology*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Orchiectomy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Testicular Neoplasms / etiology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Testis / chemistry
  • Testis / pathology*
  • Testis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Asbestos