Abstract
Primary melanoma of the testis is very rare. Melanoma of testis usually occurs as metastatic tumor. Here we present a case of 54 year old man with right testicular swelling proven to be primary malignant melanoma. Patient had right scrotal swelling of six months duration. With raised LDH and unremarkable Serum β-HCG and Alpha Feto Protein level and with a suscipicion of primary testicular tumor on MRI, right inguinal orchidectomy was done. Its clinical presentation and histopathological examination is discussed here.
Highlights
Submitted: 20th September 2018 Accepted: 25th October 2018 Published: 1st December 2018
Melanoma is a neoplasm that arises from melanocytes and is increasing in incidence.[3]
Most of the melanoma arises from the skin
Summary
Sujata Pudasaini[1], Bhola Raj Joshi[2], Neeraj Subedi[2], Rakesh Pathak[1], Kricha Pande[1], Shradha Koirala[1], Neeta Kafle[1], Krishna Kaji Bhomi[2], Aanchal Shahi[1]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
