Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
05:24
Teratoma Generation in the Testis Capsule
Published on: November 7, 2011
21.6K
Neonatal Testicular Hemangiolymphangioma: A Case Report
Rao Xu1, Tie-Mei Shi2, Shou-Jun Liu1
1Ultrasound Department, 4F, Building No. 1B Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004 ,China.
Archives of Iranian Medicine
|June 11, 2015
Summary
A rare hemangiolymphangioma (HLA) was diagnosed in a neonate's testis. This benign vascular tumor presented as a scrotal mass, requiring surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Oncology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Testicular neoplasms are rare in neonates, necessitating accurate diagnosis and management.
- Vascular tumors of the testis, though uncommon, require differentiation from malignant conditions.
Observation:
- A 30-day-old neonate presented with a right testicular mass.
- Scrotal ultrasonography identified a mixed cystic and solid testicular lesion.
- Tumor markers were negative, suggesting a non-malignant etiology.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration revealed a red, nodular tumor within the testis.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of hemangiolymphangioma (HLA).
- Hemangiolymphangioma is a benign congenital vascular tumor.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical excision are crucial for managing neonatal testicular masses.
- Hemangiolymphangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal testicular neoplasms.
- This case highlights the importance of thorough histopathological analysis for definitive diagnosis.
