Left paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor on the single testis and contribution of imaging in therapeutic management, a case report.

INTRODUCTION AND

IMPORTANCE

Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor is a rare benign tumor. Clinically, it can mimic testicular malignancy, but this lesion results from a reactive proliferation of inflammatory and fibrous tissue.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 62-year-old man presented with left scrotal swelling dating back years. A left paratesticular mass is palpated, firm and painless. Ultrasound showed a heterogeneous and hypoechoic lesion in a single left testicle; the right testicle was not found in the scrotum or at the inguinal level. CT scan showed a hypodense left scrotal mass. The scrotal MRI showed the presence of a paraliquid left intrascrotal formation pushing back the left testicle. We performed a scrotal exploration with excision of the paratesticular mass, sparing the left testicle. The definitive pathological diagnosis was reported as paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor.

CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Paratesticular Fibrous pseudotumors are a rare tumor with approximately 200 cases reported to date. These lesions constitute 6 % of all paratesticular lesions. Magnetic resonance imaging can give additional information when an ultrasound is inconclusive. The treatment of choice is a scrotal exploration of the mass and frozen section biopsy to avoid unnecessary orchiectomy.

CONCLUSION

The diagnosis of paratesticular Fibrous pseudotumor is challenging. The contribution of scrotal MRI and intra-operative frozen section is essential for therapeutic management.