VON Hippel-Lindau syndrome: A rare case of epididymal cystadenoma associated with hemospermia

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease can cause epididymal cystadenomas, typically asymptomatic. We report a 27-year-old male with a VHL history (resected CNS hemangioblastoma) presenting unusually with recurrent hemospermia and bilateral epididymal enlargement. Ultrasound and CT confirmed bilateral epididymal lesions and other VHL-associated findings (pancreatic/renal). Persistent hemospermia prompted bilateral epididymectomy, confirming papillary cystadenomas. This case highlights an atypical, symptomatic presentation of VHL-related epididymal cystadenoma requiring surgical intervention, contrasting with usual conservative management for these benign lesions.

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Urology Case Reports
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2025-08-08
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103147
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Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
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Abstract

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease can cause epididymal cystadenomas, typically asymptomatic. We report a 27-year-old male with a VHL history (resected CNS hemangioblastoma) presenting unusually with recurrent hemospermia and bilateral epididymal enlargement. Ultrasound and CT confirmed bilateral epididymal lesions and other VHL-associated findings (pancreatic/renal). Persistent hemospermia prompted bilateral epididymectomy, confirming papillary cystadenomas. This case highlights an atypical, symptomatic presentation of VHL-related epididymal cystadenoma requiring surgical intervention, contrasting with usual conservative management for these benign lesions.

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