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Fibromatous periorchitis.

Khurram Minhas¹, Abrar Barakzai, Asim Qureshi

¹Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

|February 14, 2009

Summary

A rare fibrous pseudotumor encasing a testis was identified in a 43-year-old male. This benign paratesticular lesion can mimic malignancy, necessitating careful differential diagnosis.

Area of Science:

Urology
Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Fibrous pseudotumors are uncommon benign paratesticular lesions, second only to adenomatoid tumors.
They represent approximately 6% of paratesticular lesions and are often reactive to trauma, hydrocele, infection, or inflammation.

Observation:

A case of diffuse fibrous pseudotumor/fibromatous periorchitis is presented in a 43-year-old male.
The lesion completely encased the right testis and was adjacent to a hydrocele cavity.

Findings:

Fibrous pseudotumors, while uncommon, are a recognized cause of paratesticular masses.
These lesions have a peak incidence in the third decade but can occur at any age.

Implications:

Clinically, fibrous pseudotumors can mimic testicular malignancy, potentially leading to unnecessary radical orchidectomy.

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