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Leiomyoma of the deferens: a curious and extremely rare disease.

Authors :
De Rose AF
Mantica G
Piol N
Toncini C
Spina B
Terrone C
Source :
Urologia [Urologia] 2017 Aug 01; Vol. 84 (3), pp. 206-207. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jun 26.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Introduction: Leiomyomas are rare benign tumors that can occur in the male urinary tract. We present a unique case of leiomyoma of the vas deferens.<br />Case Description: We present the clinical case of a 69-year-old patient with a suspected bulk close to the right epididymis, which turned out to be a leiomyoma of the vas deferens. To our knowledge, it is the fourth case in literature.<br />Conclusions: A proper identification and the knowledge of this pathology, even if it is a very unusual event, is necessary to avoid a surgical over treatment and preserve the testicle, by removing only the tumor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1724-6075
Volume :
84
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Urologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28665455
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5301/uj.5000252