Primary testicular mucinous neoplasms: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Jason E Elliott Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
  • Julianne R.H. Klein Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB
  • Darrel E Drachenberg Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.894

Abstract

Testicular epithelial mucinous tumours are an extremely rare, but
interesting form of testicular neoplasm. We reviewed the medical
literature using PubMed search terms: testis, mucinous cystadenoma,
mucinous cystadenocarcinoma, neoplasms and testicular
neoplasms. We describe a case from our institution and provide a
review of the literature. Only 11 previously reported cases of mucinous
testicular tumours have been reported in the English literature.
The natural history of these tumours is poorly understood, due to
their rarity, but it appears that, like their ovarian counterparts, they
have an excellent prognosis. Exclusion of metastasis is an important
point for the urologist when encountering a mucinous testicular
tumour, as metastatic cystic lesions may mimic a primary mucinous
tumour. We describe a case of ossified testicular mucinous
tumour of low malignant potential. Such tumours are common
in the ovary, but arise very rarely in the testicle. The clinical and
histological features of this tumour are presented, and previously
reported cases are reviewed to highlight important clinical features.

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Author Biographies

Jason E Elliott, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Julianne R.H. Klein, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB

Darrel E Drachenberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Urology, University of Manitoba, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB

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How to Cite

Elliott, J. E., Klein, J. R., & Drachenberg, D. E. (2013). Primary testicular mucinous neoplasms: case report and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 4(4), E112-E115. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.894

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