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[Spermatic cord lipoma]

E Peyrí Rey1, P Nubiola, F Hidalgo

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Comarcal de la Selva, Blanes (Girona).

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|June 9, 1998
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Spermatic cord lipomas are rare tumors, often asymptomatic and growing large. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, with potential for recurrence or malignant transformation.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Spermatic cord lipomas are rare, though common in their location.
  • Often present as large, asymptomatic masses in middle-aged men.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of spermatic cord lipomas.
  • To highlight the importance of considering recurrence and malignant transformation.

Summary:

  • Spermatic cord lipomas are rare tumors, comprising 30-35% of spermatic cord tumors, alongside adenomatoid tumors.
  • Etiology is unknown but linked to constitutional factors and obesity, typically affecting individuals in their fifth or sixth decade.
  • These tumors are usually asymptomatic, unilateral, grow rapidly to over 10 cm, and are diagnosed via ultrasound and CT.

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  • Histological confirmation follows scrotal exploration, with surgical resection being the standard treatment.
  • Recurrences and pseudo-relapses must be considered, especially after multiple resections.
  • Rare instances of lipoma degeneration into liposarcoma have been documented.

    • Impact:

    • Provides essential information for clinicians managing spermatic cord lipomas.
    • Emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding potential complications like recurrence and malignancy.
    • Contributes to the understanding of a rare tumor entity in urologic oncology.