Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour: Intraoperative frozen section analysis can help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy

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Abstract

Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumours are rare intrascrotal lesions, most frequently affecting the testicular tunics. They are benign in nature; however, their pathogenesis is not completely understood. Presenting features are similar to testicular malignancy, which may result in unnecessary radical surgery. It has been suggested that additional diagnostic imaging combined with frozen section analysis may help prevent orchiectomy in these patients. We describe a case of paratesticular fibrous pseudotumour in a 40-year-old male treated with testicle-sparing surgery aided by intraoperative frozen section analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E731-E733
JournalJournal of the Canadian Urological Association
Volume9
Issue number9-10 October
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 13 2015

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© 2015 Canadian Urological Association.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Oncology
  • Urology

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article

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