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Smooth muscle tumors of the testicular adnexa
The Journal of Urology
|June 1, 1976
Abstract:
One of 3 patients with peiomyosarcomas of the epididymis and spermatic cord treated by inguinal orchietomy was cured, 1 died 18 months after diagnosis and 1 was living but had a pulmonary metastasis 4 years after excision of the primary tumor. All 3 patients with leiomyoma of the testicular adnexa were cured. The literature concerning smooth muscle tumors of the adnexa is reviewed.
Insights
Smooth muscle tumors of the epididymis and spermatic cord (peiomyosarcomas) show variable outcomes, with one patient cured and two experiencing recurrence or metastasis. Leiomyomas of the testicular adnexa had a favorable prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Smooth muscle tumors of the testicular adnexa are rare.
- This study reviews leiomyosarcomas of the epididymis and spermatic cord and leiomyomas of the testicular adnexa.
Observation:
- Three patients with peiomyosarcomas of the epididymis and spermatic cord underwent inguinal orchiectomy.
- Three patients with leiomyoma of the testicular adnexa were treated.
Findings:
- One of three patients with peiomyosarcoma was cured; one died 18 months post-diagnosis; and one developed pulmonary metastasis 4 years after primary tumor excision.
- All three patients with leiomyoma of the testicular adnexa were cured.
Implications:
- Peiomyosarcomas of the epididymis and spermatic cord have a variable prognosis and risk of metastasis.
- Leiomyomas of the testicular adnexa appear to have a favorable prognosis.
- Further research into the behavior and management of these rare tumors is warranted.