Paratesticular Adenomatoid Tumor Mimicking Testicular Malignancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
2024

Case Report on Paratesticular Adenomatoid Tumor

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Abumohssin Abdulmalik G, Daghistani Ghaida, Meliti Abdelrazak, Alfaraj Reem, Junaid Islam, Khiyami Abdulaziz

Primary Institution: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, SAU

Hypothesis

Paratesticular adenomatoid tumors can mimic malignant lesions, complicating diagnosis and management.

Conclusion

Paratesticular adenomatoid tumors are rare and can present diagnostic challenges, but they are benign.

Supporting Evidence

  • Paratesticular tumors account for about 5% of all intra-scrotal tumors.
  • Adenomatoid tumors are benign but can mimic malignant lesions.
  • Ultrasound findings for adenomatoid tumors are often nonspecific.
  • Histopathological evaluation is essential for definitive diagnosis.

Takeaway

This study talks about a rare tumor that can look like a cancer but is actually not dangerous. Doctors need to be careful when checking for it.

Methodology

The study involved a case report of a 48-year-old male with a paratesticular mass, including imaging and histopathological evaluation.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report and may not represent the broader population of patients with similar tumors.

Participant Demographics

One 48-year-old male patient.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.74935

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