Benign Cystic Mesothelioma: A Rare Cause for Scrotal Swelling

A Aber,G Smith,S Almpanis,A Tahir,V Arumuham

doi:10.1155/2012/572186

Abstract

Benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare occurrence. It usually presents with painless gradual swelling in the scrotum. These types of benign mesotheliomas typically occur in the peritoneum and usually affect young to middle-aged patients. We present in this case an unusual case of benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis in a 77-year-old male patient.

Highlights

Benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare occurrence
It usually presents with painless gradual swelling in the scrotum. These types of benign mesotheliomas typically occur in the peritoneum and usually affect young to middle-aged patients. We present in this case an unusual case of benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis in a 77-year-old male patient
The histopathology review of the scrotal cyst did report a benign multicystic mesothelioma arising from the tunica vaginalis (Figure 2)

Summary

Introduction

Benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare occurrence. These types of benign mesotheliomas typically occur in the peritoneum and usually affect young to middle-aged patients. We present in this case an unusual case of benign cystic mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis in a 77-year-old male patient.

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