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Calcifying pseudotumor of scrotum: a case report
Renu G'Boy Varghese1, Pampa Ch Toi, Sajini Elizabeth Jacob
1Department of Pathology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalapet, Pondicherry. renugboy@gmail.com
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|September 22, 2007
Summary
This report details the first documented case of calcifying fibrous pseudotumor of the tunica vaginalis in India. The rare condition presented as a long-standing, painless scrotal mass in a 55-year-old male.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Calcifying fibrous pseudotumors (CFP) are rare neoplasms affecting soft tissues.
- CFP of the testicular and paratesticular region are exceptionally uncommon.
- This study focuses on a specific subtype involving the tunica vaginalis.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old male presented with a painless scrotal mass of 10 years duration.
- The mass was identified as originating from the tunica vaginalis.
- Clinical presentation mimicked other common scrotal pathologies.
Findings:
- Histological examination revealed dense hyalinized collagen bands.
- Focal collections of plasma cells and lymphocytes were noted.
- Characteristic psammomatous bodies (concentric calcifications) were present, confirming the diagnosis of CFP.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of CFP locations.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in scrotal masses.
- Contributes to the understanding of CFP in Indian medical literature.
