Epididymal angiosarcoma

Urology. 2007 Mar;69(3):576.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.01.074.

Abstract

Sarcomas are rare and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies. The subtype angiosarcoma is derived from vascular and lymphatic tissue and generally has a poor prognosis. Prior radiation therapy is a known risk factor for the development of angiosarcomas. We present what we believe to be the first case of an angiosarcoma arising in the epididymis in an 80-year-old man who presented with right scrotal swelling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Epididymis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnostic imaging
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / metabolism
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangiosarcoma / metabolism
  • Hemangiosarcoma / pathology
  • Hemangiosarcoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / surgery*
  • Orchiectomy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Testicular Hydrocele / etiology
  • Ultrasonography