Guerra João, Pina Joao M, Andrade Vanessa, Cassis João, Campos Pinheiro Luís
Urology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, PRT.
Pathology, Hospital da Luz, Lisbon, PRT.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 22;16(9):e69897. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69897. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) of the tunica vaginalis is an exceedingly rare neoplasm, with fewer than 300 cases reported in the medical literature. Due to its rarity, epidemiology, and risk factors are still unclear, and it is unknown whether asbestos or chronic inflammatory conditions play a role in etiology. This case study presents a 70-year-old male patient with MM of the tunica vaginalis, detailing the diagnostic challenges, treatment procedures, and eventual progression to palliative care. The study underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and the aggressive nature of the disease despite treatment efforts.
睾丸鞘膜恶性间皮瘤(MM)是一种极为罕见的肿瘤,医学文献中报道的病例不足300例。由于其罕见性,其流行病学和危险因素仍不清楚,石棉或慢性炎症状况是否在病因中起作用也尚不清楚。本病例研究介绍了一名患有睾丸鞘膜MM的70岁男性患者,详细阐述了诊断挑战、治疗过程以及最终进展到姑息治疗的情况。该研究强调了准确诊断的重要性以及尽管进行了治疗但该疾病的侵袭性。