The versatile histopathology, clinical presentation, and biologic behavior of testicular neoplasms reflect the complex composition of the male gonad. Each component can develop different tumor types; thus, there are testicular germ cell tumor (TGT), sex cord/stromal tumor, miscellaneous tumors arising from rete testis or paratesticular structures, and tumors not specific to testicular parenchym...

Paratesticular leiomyosarcoma is a rare neoplasia, which has been reported in less than 100 cases so far. According to its prevalence, this neoplasia is originated from testicular tunica (48%), spermatic cord (48%), epididymis (2%) and dartos muscle, as well as subcutaneous tissue of scrotum (2%).(1,2,3) This lesion is seen in all age groups. However, it is mostly diagnosed in the 6th decade an...

Paratesticular leiomyosarcoma is a rare neoplasia, which has been reported in less than 100 cases so far. According to its prevalence, this neoplasia is originated from testicular tunica (48%), spermatic cord (48%), epididymis (2%) and dartos muscle, as well as subcutaneous tissue of scrotum (2%).(1,2,3) This lesion is seen in all age groups. However, it is mostly diagnosed in the 6th decade an...

BACKGROUND Paratesticular liposarcomas are almost always mistakenly diagnosed as inguinal hernias subsequently followed by inadequate operation. METHODS 14 consecutive patients with paratesticular liposarcoma were retrospectively reviewed. Preoperative management was evaluated. Disease-free and overall survival were determined. RESULTS In 11 patients primary and in 3 patients recurrent lipo...