Primary leiomyosarcoma of epididymis: a case report

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Title:	Primary leiomyosarcoma of epididymis: a case report
Authors:	Hong-Jie Chen, Yao-dong Han, Dong-hai Li, Wu Li, Jun Zhang
Source:	Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2024)
Publisher Information:	BMC, 2024.
Publication Year:	2024
Collection:	LCC:Medicine
Subject Terms:	Leiomyosarcoma, Epididymal, Sarcoma, Medicine
More Details:	Abstract Background Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor that can develop in any organ that contains smooth muscles. Although leiomyosarcoma is common, its epididymal localization is quite rare. Case presentation A 79-year-old male Chinese Han patient presented with mild pain in the right groin and scrotum for 3 years concomitant with right scrotal swelling. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging of the scrotum showed a irregular and heterogeneous mass that was extratesticular. Right high orchiectomy was performed, and pathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma of the epididymis with surgical margins clear of tumor. Conclusion Epididymal leiomyosarcoma is rare and difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The final diagnosis of epididymal leiomyosarcoma requires histologic examination. Resection must be extensive and complete. The effect of chemotherapy and radiation on the epididymal leiomyosarcoma remains unclear. Recurrence is common, so follow-up is necessary.
Document Type:	article
File Description:	electronic resource
Language:	English
ISSN:	1752-1947 30896886
Relation:	https://doaj.org/toc/1752-1947
DOI:	10.1186/s13256-024-04660-7
Access URL:	https://doaj.org/article/cf00a7814a78499e8677f4f308968861
Accession Number:	edsdoj.f00a7814a78499e8677f4f308968861
Database:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:	17521947 30896886
DOI:	10.1186/s13256-024-04660-7
Published in:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Language:	English