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Testicular schistosomiasis simulating malignancy. Case report.

P G Wedel1, P Jess

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Faaborg Hospital, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1991
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This case report details a rare instance of testicular schistosomiasis in a young boy, which mimicked a tumor. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention allowed for the preservation of the affected testis.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by flatworms of the Schistosoma genus.
  • While prevalent globally, testicular involvement is an exceptionally rare manifestation.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate parasitic infections from malignant neoplasms.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old male presented with a right testicular mass, clinically suspect for malignancy.
  • Surgical excision of the mass was performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
  • Intraoperative examination via freeze-microscopy revealed granulomatous inflammation, ruling out malignancy.

Findings:

  • Histopathological analysis confirmed granulomatosis consistent with schistosomiasis, not a malignant tumor.

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  • The affected testis was successfully preserved due to the absence of cancerous cells.
  • This case highlights a rare presentation of schistosomiasis mimicking testicular cancer.

    • Implications:

    • Early recognition of schistosomiasis is vital in endemic areas, even with atypical presentations.
    • Preservation of testicular tissue is possible when parasitic etiology is identified promptly.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of testicular masses in pediatric patients.