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Rare soft tissue tumor presenting as inguinal swelling.
Mohammed Azaiza1, Nuntida Surachaicharn2, James Siegert2,1,3
1Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL, USA.
Urology Case Reports
|October 24, 2019
Summary
Cellular angiofibroma (CAF) is a rare benign tumor typically found in the genital area. This case highlights a scrotal swelling initially mistaken for a hernia, emphasizing the need for imaging and pathology in diagnosing this soft tissue tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cellular angiofibroma (CAF) is a rare mesenchymal tumor.
- CAFs typically occur in the female vulvar or male inguinoscrotal regions.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old male presented with left scrotal swelling.
- Initial diagnosis considered inguinal hernia, but imaging revealed a soft tissue tumor.
Findings:
- Pathological evaluation confirmed the mass as a cellular angiofibroma.
- Definitive diagnosis requires resection and immunohistological staining.
- Ultrasonography and MRI are valuable for characterizing soft tissue masses.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of CAF relies on histopathological examination.
- Advanced imaging techniques aid in soft tissue tumor characterization.
- Post-surgical follow-up is advised due to potential malignancy risk.
