Isolated relapse of a lymphoblastic leukemia T cell precursor in the epididymis

A 41-year-old man who had otherwise asymptomatic right scrotal swelling presented to our urology clinic. He had been diagnosed with T cell precursor lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma 2 years previously. On examination, his right epididymis was enlarged. A regular, homogeneous, slightly hypoechoic soli...

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Published inTurkish journal of urology Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 198 - 200
Main Authors Akay, Emin Ozan, Kaya, Engin, Ergin, Giray, Ebiloğlu, Turgay, Erten, Koray, Deveci, Mehmet Salih, Nevruz, Oral, Özgök, İbrahim Yaşar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Turkey Turkish Association of Urology 01.09.2013
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Urooncology
leukemia
Epididymis
lymphoma
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Summary:A 41-year-old man who had otherwise asymptomatic right scrotal swelling presented to our urology clinic. He had been diagnosed with T cell precursor lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma 2 years previously. On examination, his right epididymis was enlarged. A regular, homogeneous, slightly hypoechoic solid mass was observed at the right caput epididymis. This testicular mass measured approximately 7×11×12 mm. Leukemia and lymphoma appear in a variety of locations throughout the body, but an isolated relapse involving the epididymis is rare. Epididymectomy was performed which naturally removed the patient's right-sided sperm duct system. Especially in the younger age group epididymal masses can lead to fertility problems.
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ISSN:2149-3235
1300-5804
1308-4631
2149-3057
DOI:10.5152/tud.2013.040