Bilateral clear cell papillary cystadenoma of the epididymides presenting as infertility: an early manifestation of von Hippel-Lindau's syndrome

J Urol. 1985 Jun;133(6):1062-4. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)49380-3.

Abstract

Papillary cystadenoma of the epididymis is a rare benign tumor, accounting for only 4 per cent of all epididymal tumors. Histologically, it can be confused with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. We report a case of bilateral involvement of the epididymides and infertility. Its diagnostic significance is its association with the von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, necessitating close surveillance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomatosis / complications*
  • Cystadenoma / complications*
  • Cystadenoma / pathology
  • Epididymis* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / etiology*
  • Male
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease / complications*