Low grade epithelial stromal tumour of the seminal vesicle
2008

Low Grade Epithelial Stromal Tumour of the Seminal Vesicle

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Monica Bruno, Larosa Michelangelo, Facchini Francesco, Pozzoli Gianluigi, Franceschetti Ilaria, Piscioli Irene

Primary Institution: Division of Urology, Guastalla Hospital, Guastalla (RE), Italy

Hypothesis

This work aims to present a low-grade epithelial stromal tumour case and review the literature to establish the true frequency of the neoplasm.

Conclusion

Cystoadenoma and mixed epithelial stromal tumour of the seminal vesicle are two distinct pathological entities with different histological features and clinical outcomes.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient was diagnosed with a low-grade epithelial stromal tumour after imaging and histological examination.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging helped avoid exploratory surgery and allowed for conservative treatment.
  • The patient remained disease-free 26 months after surgery.

Takeaway

This study talks about a rare type of tumor found in a man's seminal vesicle, which was successfully treated, and it helps doctors understand how to tell it apart from similar tumors.

Methodology

The case was diagnosed using imaging techniques like CT and MRI, followed by surgical excision and histological examination.

Limitations

The prediction of the potential biological evolution of mixed epithelial stromal tumour is still difficult due to the unavailability of accurate prognostic parameters.

Participant Demographics

A 50-year-old man.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1477-7819-6-101

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