Scrotal lymphangioma in children

Urol Int. 1998;61(3):181-2. doi: 10.1159/000030319.

Abstract

The intrascrotal localization of lymphangioma in children is uncommon, especially when the lymphangioma does not depend on testicular structures. We present the case of a 13-year-old male who started with a right intrascrotal mass unconnected with the testicle, clinically and ultrasonically compatible with cystic lymphangioma. The mass was excised because of progressive growth over the previous 5 months, and at surgery a scrotal lymphangioma was disclosed projecting towards the umbilical area through the subcutaneous cell tissue of the anterior abdominal wall. There have been no complications or recurrences to date, 6 months afterwards. Surgical removal is the only efficacious therapeutic approach and is the best way to achieve a definitive diagnosis in these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma / diagnosis*
  • Lymphangioma / pathology
  • Lymphangioma / surgery
  • Male
  • Scrotum*
  • Treatment Outcome