Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Case Report

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  • M. S. Papageorgiou
  • G. Dadakas
  • K. Donev
چکیده

Liposarcomas are malignant tumors derived embryologically from mesodermal tissues. An unusual site of presentation is the spermatic cord, presenting as an inguinal or scrotal mass. We report a rare case of a liposarcoma of the spermatic cord, mimicking a testicular tumor. The patient was operated, and an orchidectomy, including the tumor, was performed. To our knowledge, there are about 185 similar cases reported in the literature.

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دوره 2011  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2011