Pathology Outlines - Spermatic cord tumors

Testis and epididymis
Spermatic cord tumors
General

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Definition / general

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Definition / general

Benign tumors are usually lipomas; fat collections around hernia sac are not true lipomas
Contamination by testicular tumors is a problem, particularly with seminomas (Mod Pathol 1996;9:762)
In adults, most common tumors are MFH, liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma and fibrosarcoma
Treatment is orchiectomy with high ligation of cord and radiation therapy
Nonneoplastic masses are mesothelial cysts and dermoid cysts