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ArticleCureus2023

Epididymal Adenomatoid Tumour: A Case Report.

Mohamed Farah, Mosea Song, Wasim Mahmalji

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
4citing papers in PubMed
1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. [Well-differentiated papillary mesothelial tumour of the tunica vaginalis: A case report].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mohamed FarahUrology, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, GBR.
Mosea SongUrology, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, GBR.
Wasim MahmaljiUrology, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, GBR.
Wye Valley NHS Trust · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adenomatoid tumours are rare benign neoplasm involving the para testicular region, mostly the tail of the epididymis. They are typically small, firm and asymptomatic masses in the scrotal region and often discovered incidentally during physical examination or imaging studies. It is very challenging to differentiate them clinically and radiologically from malignant intratesticular solid tumours, which may lead to unnecessary orchidectomies. This case report presents the clinical management of a 57-year-old male patient with adenomatoid tumour of the epididymis, highlighting the diagnostic workup, surgical approach and postoperative outcomes. In addition, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to discuss the morphological and immunohistochemical features to improve understanding of these rare lesions and assist in accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

Indexed as

adenomatoid tumourepididymisimmunohistochemical featurespara-testicular tumourstesticular neoplasm

Identifiers

PMID37908693
PMCPMC10614083
OpenAlexW4387878481

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