Korean J Urol.  2006 Dec;47(12):1374-1376. 10.4111/kju.2006.47.12.1374.

Testicular T-cell Lymphoma

• Han DY
• Oh SJ
• Seo IY

• KMID: 2139787
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/kju.2006.47.12.1374

Abstract

Testicular lymphomas are rare, accounting for only 5% of all testicular tumors. The majority of these tumors are part of the disseminated disease process, and only rarely arise as a primary lesion. Most testicular lymphomas are B-cell lymphomas. Testicular T-cell lymphomas, are rarely detected, but have many subtypes according to the immunohistological feature, and have poor outcome and high relapse rates, even with a localized disease. Herein, 2 cases of testicular T-cell lymphoma, initially manifesting in the testis, are reported, with a review of the clinical features and outcomes.

Keyword

T-cell; Testis; Lymphoma

MeSH Terms

Lymphoma
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Lymphoma, T-Cell*
Recurrence
T-Lymphocytes*
Testicular Neoplasms
Testis

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Gross finding; testicular parenchyme has been replaced by an 8×5cm sized whitish solid mass. There is no evidence of hemorrhage and necrosis.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Microscopic examination showing tumor cells, with scant cytoplasm and prominent nucleolus infiltrating the interstitium (H&E, ×400). (B) Tumor cells show diffusely strong positive staining for anti-CD45RO immunohistochemical stain (×200).

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