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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2020

Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the spermatic cord and a secondary hydrocele testis: A case report.

Xin Chen, Ci Zou, Chao Yang, Liang Gao, Liang-Kuan Bi, Dong-Dong Xie, De-Xin Yu

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Xin ChenDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China.
Ci ZouDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China.
Chao YangDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China.
Liang GaoCenter of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg 66421, Germany.
Liang-Kuan BiDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China.
Dong-Dong XieDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China.
De-Xin YuDepartment of Urology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China. yudx_urology@126.com.
Saarland University · DEAnhui Medical University · CNSecond Hospital of Anhui Medical University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundPleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) of the spermatic cord is a group of rare neoplasms, and a secondary hydrocele testis occasionally occurs. The misdiagnosis of paratesticular mass may lead to a therapeutic delay. CASE SUMMARY: A 79-year-old man presented to our clinic complaining of a 1-mo history of painless scrotal swelling. Physical examination revealed approximately a 15 cm × 10 cm × 5 cm inguinal mass with limited mobility. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging showed a hydrocele testis, several enlarged inguinal lymph nodes, and a heterogeneously enhanced lesion with a relatively well-defined margin in the left inguinal region. Due to the imaging findings, he was diagnosed with pleomorphic RMS and received a wide resection of the mass, an inguinal incision with a high section of the left spermatic cord, and a left radical orchiectomy. He experienced local relapse 1 mo postoperatively and received radiotherapy and anlotinib hydrochloride-based immunotherapy as adjuvant therapy. The patient died 3 mo after the surgery.

conclusionThe optimal interventions for advanced-stage pleomorphic RMS patients should be investigated by more preclinical studies and clinical trials. Physicians need to be aware of the occurrence of pleomorphic RMS in unusual locations, especially when accompanied by a hydrocele testis.

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Case reportPleomorphic rhabdomyosarcomaSecondary hydrocele testisSpermatic cord

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