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ArticleUrology case reports2020

A case report of uncommon paratesticular liposarcoma of spermatic cord presenting as a scrotal mass.

Layla Zeitouni, Shahinur Rahman, Kimberley Chan, Khin Thway, Ajay Arora, Mohamed Y Hammadeh

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Article in Urology case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Recurrent paratesticular liposarcoma: a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024
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  3. Giant paratesticular liposarcoma: A rare case report and literature review.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Layla ZeitouniUniversity of Glasgow, School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, UK.
Shahinur RahmanUrology Department, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, UK.
Kimberley ChanUrology Department, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, UK.
Khin ThwaySarcoma Unit, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
Ajay AroraRadiology Department, Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Foundation NHS Trust, London, UK.
Mohamed Y HammadehUrology Department, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, UK.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · GBPrincess Royal University Hospital · GBRoyal Marsden Hospital · GBUniversity of Glasgow · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Paratesticular liposarcomas are uncommon malignancies, often misdiagnosed preoperatively, that present as a painless scrotal mass. There is no universal consensus on their management due to scarcity of reported cases. Early detection and prompt surgical intervention provide the best disease outcome. We present the case of a 74-year-old man with a painless left testicular mass. Ultrasound and CT scan showed a paratesticular tumour. He underwent left high inguinal orchidectomy. Histopathological, immunohistochemical and cytogenetics studies confirmed the diagnosis of a Grade 2 well differentiated paratesticular liposarcoma with clear surgical margins. The case was referred to our regional sarcoma centre and currently undergoes regular follow-up.

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LiposarcomaParatesticular tumourScrotumTesticular mass

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PMID33102113
PMCPMC7574288
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