Small cell carcinoma of epididymis: multimodal therapy

Urology. 2005 Aug;66(2):432. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2005.02.032.

Abstract

Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma is an infrequent tumor that can occur in various organs. Although a few sporadic reports about extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma have been published, much remains to be uncovered about the clinical features, optimal treatment, and natural history. We present a case of small cell carcinoma of the epididymis with retroperitoneal recurrence, an exceedingly rare tumor with behavior and treatment not well characterized. Multimodal therapy with chemotherapy and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection was necessary to manage this aggressive disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Epididymis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / drug therapy*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery*