An Update on Soft Tissue Tumors of the Paratesticular Region

Paratesticular soft tissue tumors are infrequently encountered in surgical pathology and can often pose diagnostic challenges. A wide range of mesenchymal neoplasms may arise in this region, encompassing entities that vary significantly with regard to their clinicopathologic features, molecular characteristics, and biological behavior. In recent years, there have been significant advances in this area of pathology, largely due to the application of molecular studies, and these have included the discovery of novel entities, refinements in classification, and improvements in ancillary diagnostic techniques. In this review, we highlight selected updates and advances most relevant to mesenchymal entities arising in the paratesticular region.