Rhabdomyosarcoma of tunica vaginalis masquerading as hydrocele

Urology. 2005 May;65(5):1001. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2004.11.004.

Abstract

Paratesticular rhabdomyosarcomas are rare tumors with aggressive growth patterns. Multimodal therapy with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy provides the patient with an excellent long-term prognosis. These tumors often present in the first two decades after birth. We report on the case of an 18-year-old man with a paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / complications
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / diagnosis*
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / pathology
  • Testicular Hydrocele / complications
  • Testicular Hydrocele / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology