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ArticleUrology case reports2026

A case report of testicular plasmacytoma misdiagnosed as lymphoma by ultrasound.

Danhong Yu, Nianyu Xue

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Danhong YuHealth Science Center, Ningbo University, 818 Feng Hua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China.
Nianyu XueDepartment of Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59 Liu Ting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.

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Abstract

Testicular plasmacytoma is an extremely rare malignant tumour whose clinical manifestations resemble those of common testicular tumours, making preoperative diagnosis challenging. This paper reports a case of a 63-year-old male patient who presented for consultation due to'unintentionally discovering enlargement of the right scrotum for four days'. The ultrasound findings bear a striking resemblance to lymphoma, leading to misdiagnosis as lymphoma on ultrasound. Following radical orchiectomy, pathological and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of plasmacytoma. Although rare, testicular plasmacytoma should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis for testicular masses.

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DiagnosisExtramedullary plasmacytomaLymphomaPlasmacytomaTesticular tumour

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PMCPMC12828402

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