An Unexpected Diagnosis of Metastatic Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis in a Patient Presenting with a Hydrocoele: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare cancer most often diagnosed intra-operatively.This case reports a 72 year old gentleman who presented with a hydrocele and was later diagnosed with mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis. Unfortunately, the cancer in this case followed an aggressive course and there was evidence of pulmonary involvement on interval CT scans which was in keeping with metastatic disease. As clinical guidelines have not yet been suggested, the authors add this case to the literature and repeat previous recommendations of early radical inguinal orchidectomy and strict follow up. Keywords: Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, oncology, metastatic mesothelioma, hydrocoele.
Authors and Affiliations
Danny Rakesh Biju, Rachael Hutton, Samantha Sharkey, Tarik Amer, Graham Hollins, Ross Clark
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