Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour: Intraoperative frozen section analysis can help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy

Authors

  • Ryan C. DeCoste Dalhousie University
  • Michael D. Carter Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University
  • Scott Bagnell
  • Jennifer Merrimen Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.3110

Keywords:

Fibrous Pseudotumor, Benign Neoplasm, Frozen Section, Testicular Mass

Abstract

Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumours are rare intrascrotal lesions, most frequently affecting the testicular tunics. They are benign in nature; however, their pathogenesis is not completely understood. Presenting features are similar to testicular malignancy, which may result in unnecessary radical surgery. It has been suggested that additional diagnostic imaging combined with frozen section analysis may help prevent orchiectomy in these patients. We describe a case of paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour in a 40-year-old male treated with testicle-sparing surgery aided by intraoperative frozen section analysis.

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Author Biographies

Ryan C. DeCoste, Dalhousie University

Medical Student, Dalhousie University

Michael D. Carter, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University

MD, PhD, Resident, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University

Jennifer Merrimen, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University

MD, FRCPC, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Dalhousie University

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Published

2015-10-13

How to Cite

DeCoste, R. C., Carter, M. D., Bagnell, S., & Merrimen, J. (2015). Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour: Intraoperative frozen section analysis can help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 9(9-10), E731–3. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.3110

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Case Report