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Mohd Shafi Moona1, Dzumbaeva Fatima, Abduldaev Turezbek

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|February 24, 2012
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Primary testicular leiomyosarcoma is rare, with only 13 cases reported. This study highlights it as a differential diagnosis for sero-negative testicular masses, even with retroperitoneal involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Primary leiomyosarcoma of the testis is an exceptionally rare malignancy.
  • Fewer than 13 cases have been documented in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old male presented with painless testicular enlargement.
  • Imaging revealed a heterogeneous testicular mass, hydrocele, and a large retroperitoneal mass.
  • Tumor markers, including alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-HCG), were within normal limits.

Findings:

  • Histopathology following radical orchidectomy confirmed primary intra-testicular leiomyosarcoma.
  • The case involved significant retroperitoneal disease despite normal tumor markers.

Implications:

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  • Leiomyosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of testicular masses, particularly those with negative serological markers.
  • This rare tumor presents diagnostic challenges, necessitating thorough histopathological evaluation.