Pseudotumors of the testis and testicular adnexa
Authors:
O. Hes; M. Michal
Authors‘ workplace:
Oddělení speciální diagnostiky ŠPAÚ, Lékařská fakulta a Fakultní nemocnice Plzeň
Published in:
Čes.-slov. Patol., 48, 2012, No. 3, p. 146-149
Category:
Reviews Article
Overview
A review article dealing with the most common pseudotumors of the testicular region. Nodules of immature tubules, pseudotumors in adrenogenital syndrome, fibromatous periorchitis, pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation, posstraumatic mesothelial glandular inclusions and vasitis nodosa are described in detail, including morphologic and immunohistochemical features, altogether with a differential diagnostic approach.
Key words:
testis – testicular adnexa – nodules of immature tubules – pseudotumors in adrenogenital syndrome – fibromatous periorchitis – pseudosarcomatous myofibroblastic proliferation – posstraumatic mesothelial glandular inclusions – vasitis nodosa
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