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.
Authors
- Paulo Victor de Jesus Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0844-8945)
- Jacqueline de Oliveira Moreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0901-4217)
- Leonardo Bernardes de Amaro
- Guilherme Vieira Cavalcante
- Wagner Eduardo Matheus
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103147
- Primary Topic
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00