Clinical and ultrasound features of fibrous pseudotumor of tunica vaginalis of the testis: eight cases and literature review
This study demonstrates that fibrous pseudotumor of the tunica vaginalis is a rare scrotal disease affecting primarily middle-aged and elderly men. It typically presents unilaterally and carries a favorable prognosis following surgical treatment. Ultrasound commonly reveals multiple slightly hyperechoic or isoechoic solid nodules with ipsilateral thickening of the tunica vaginalis wall. In some cases, nodules may involve the epididymis, with associated epididymitis, fusion of adjacent nodules, occasional calcification, and posterior echo attenuation. Most lesions exhibit poor blood flow, and hydrocele is frequently present on the affected side. The distinct clinical and ultrasound features of the disease make non-radiative ultrasound imaging an effective tool for rapid detection, differential diagnosis, and guidance for appropriate clinical treatment.
Authors
- Jiali Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-4403)
- Hualin Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1338-1124)
- Juxian Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5315-5482)
- Hongyan Chen
- Yue Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2317-062X)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1485723
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.47