Primary lymphoma of the spermatic cord: a case report and review of the literature

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2011 Jul-Sep;54(3):588-90. doi: 10.4103/0377-4929.85103.

Abstract

Primary lymphomas of the spermatic cord are extremely rare. To date, only 15 cases have been reported in the international literature. Herein, we report a new case of a primary lymphoma of the spermatic cord. A 73-year-old patient presented at the Urology Department, complaining of bilateral painful masses at the inguino-scrotal region. A computed tomography scan revealed spermatic cord tumor. A right inguinal orchidectomy was performed in order to establish a definitive diagnosis. Macroscopically, the tumor was restricted to the spermatic cord area, leaving unaffected the testis and the epididymis. The histopathological and immune-histological evaluation has indicated a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Postoperatively, the patient was investigated thoroughly but no further signs of the disease were found.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • CD79 Antigens / analysis
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / pathology*
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Male
  • Microscopy
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Spermatic Cord / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • CD79 Antigens