Sclerosing Sertoli cell tumor of the testis: a distinct histological subtype.

PURPOSE

A case of sclerosing Sertoli cell tumor of the testis is reported. The histological and clinical features are compared to those of other Sertoli cell tumor subtypes.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The current urological and pathological literature was reviewed.

RESULTS

The tumor was identified incidentally in a 35-year-old white man. Pathological examination was performed and the patient was well at 9 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Sertoli cell tumors are heterogeneous and not accurately considered a uniform entity. The currently recognized variants differ in apparent malignant potential as well as the association with disease processes in other unrelated organ systems.