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A Rare Case of Clear Cell Carcinoma Associated With Papillary Cystadenoma Originating in the Epididymis
Hiroko Suzuki1,2, Taku Naiki1, Takuzi Tsuyuki3
1Department of Nephro-urology Nagoya City University, Graduate School of Medical Sciences Nagoya Japan.
Introduction:
Primary malignant neoplasms of the epididymis are rare. In this case report, we describe clear cell carcinoma associated with papillary cystadenoma of the epididymis (PCE).
Case Presentation:
A 77-year-old man presented with a painless, enlarged left scrotum. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed two different abnormal signals in the left epididymis. A left high inguinal orchiectomy and histopathological examination revealed a benign component consistent with PCE and a malignant component showing solid growth with cell nuclear enlargement, atypical mitotic figures, and invasion into surrounding tissues. The final diagnosis was malignant transformation to clear cell carcinoma of PCE.
Conclusion:
Although this epididymis tumor may follow an indolent course, the presence of areas with higher proliferative potential suggests surgical excision be recommended as definitive treatment.
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