摘要
I am Giovanni Liguori, from Department of Urology, University of Trieste, Italy. We wrtite to you to discuss the malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis. Malignant mesothelioma most often involves the pleural or peritoneal cavity and exposure to asbestos is a wellknown risk factor for its development . Most patients seek medical attention after they note a scrotal swelling during the course of several months. On clinical assessment, these tumours are often believed to represent a hydrocele or epididymal cyst. As a result, most patients are initially treated conservatively for a suspected benign entity and the diagnosis of malignancy is often made postoperatively.
I am Giovanni Liguori, from Department of Urology, University of Trieste, Italy. We wrtite to you to discuss the malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis. Malignant mesothelioma most often involves the pleural or peritoneal cavity and exposure to asbestos is a wellknown risk factor for its development . Most patients seek medical attention after they note a scrotal swelling during the course of several months. On clinical assessment, these tumours are often believed to represent a hydrocele or epididymal cyst. As a result, most patients are initially treated conservatively for a suspected benign entity and the diagnosis of malignancy is often made postoperatively.
