Korean J Urol.
2001 Dec;42(12):1333-1335.
Primary T Cell Lymphoma of the Testis
- Affiliations
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- 1Deparments of Urology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea. ksleemd@mail.dongguk.ac.kr
- 2Deparments of Pathology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea.
Abstract
- Primary malignant lymphoma of the testis is an uncommon tumor, accounting for only 1 to 9% of all testicular neoplasms and 1% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Especially, T cell lymphoma of the testis is very rare. However, it is the most common testicular malignancy in the elderly. It has a propensity for extranodal spread to the skin, subcutaneous tissue, CNS and lung. Immunohistochemical studies of testicular lymphoma have showed that the majority of these are B cell lymphomas, with rare reports of T cell lymphomas. Given the rarity of this disease, treatment has not been standardized. However, there is universal agreement that orchiectomy is the initial treatment. Although excellent results with a doxorubicin-containing chemotherapy regimen have been achieved in early stage disease, most patients have relapse of disease and a grave prognosis. We experienced the primary T cell lymphoma of the testis that was developed in 41 year-old-man.
