Malignant Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis: About a Rare Clinical Case
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) of the tunica vaginalis is an exceedingly rare neoplasm, with fewer than 300 cases reported in the medical literature. Due to its rarity, epidemiology, and risk factors are still unclear, and it is unknown whether asbestos or chronic inflammatory conditions play a role in etiology. This case study presents a 70-year-old male patient with MM of the tunica vaginalis, detailing the diagnostic challenges, treatment procedures, and eventual progression to palliative care. The study underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and the aggressive nature of the disease despite treatment efforts.
Authors
- Vanessa Moraes de Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8474-4482)
- João Cassis
- João Guerra
- J. Pina
- Luís Campos Pinheiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2749-6870)
Institutions
- Unidade Local de Saúde de São José (PT)
- Hospital da Luz (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69897
- Primary Topic
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00