Malignant Mesothelioma of the Epididymis: A Case Report.
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چکیده
Malignant mesothelioma of the epididymis is a very rare tumor. We report a case of a 33-year old male with a left hydrocele that presented for evaluation of infertility. Scrotal ultrasound revealed a left extratesticular mass. Final pathology revealed malignant mesothelioma involving the epididymis, with well differentiated epithelioid morphology. Metastatic workup was negative.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current urology
دوره 7 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014