Korean J Urol.  2001 May;42(5):559-561.

A Case of Leiomyoma of Testicular Tunica Albuginea

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 3Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Leiomyoma is an uncommon lesion which may originate anywhere including the genitourinary system where smooth muscle is present. Five cases of leiomyoma of the testicular tunica albuginea were reported in the world literature. A case of leiomyoma of testicular tunica albuginea in a 58 year old male is presented. We preserved the testis with tumor resection. This is the first report of leiomyoma of testicular tunica albuginea in Korea.

Keyword

Leiomyoma; Testis; Tunica albuginea

MeSH Terms

Humans
Korea
Leiomyoma*
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle, Smooth
Testis
Urogenital System
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