Primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma: Case report and literature review

Authors

  • Mario Maciel de Lima Jr Department of Urology at Coronel Mota Hospital in Roraima State
  • Mario Maciel de Lima Department of Urology at Coronel Mota Hospital in Roraima State
  • Fabiana Granja Biodiversity Research Center atthe Federal Universityof Roraima (CBio/UFRR)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.3218

Keywords:

histogenesis, orchiectomy, testicular swelling, testicular cystadenoma, urological practice

Abstract

Testicular mucinous cystadenomas are rare in urological practice, and their histogenesis, course and management are debated. We report a primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma in a 54-year old male who presented with left testicular swelling and pain. He denied having a history of cryptorchidism, testicular trauma, infections, urinary complaints, or febrile illnesses. He did not have diabetes, but was on treatment for hypertension. The patient underwent a left inguinal radical orchiectomy, and histological examination of the resected tumour confirmed a primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma. The patient had an uneventful recovery, and is being followed up. Conclusively, urologists need to maintain a high index of suspicion of these tumours and their differentiation from metastatic tumours to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.

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Published

2015-11-04

How to Cite

de Lima Jr, M. M., de Lima, M. M., & Granja, F. (2015). Primary testicular mucinous cystadenoma: Case report and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 9(11-12), E814–6. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.3218

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 11-12 (2015): CUAJ November

Section

Case Report

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