Atypical presentation of testicular mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that generally affects the lining of the lungs. However, in more rare cases, there are extra-pleural involvement of organs that are lined with mesothelial cells, including the testicle.
Sawyer Joseph Reed+2 more
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Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis [PDF]
Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare but potentially fatal disease. Lack of characteristic clinical features and tumour markers makes the pre-operative diagnosis very difficult. A 54 year-old man with no history of exposure to asbestos presented with a short history of scrotal swelling and pain.
CM Dowling+4 more
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Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: A case report
Primary mesotheliomas of the tunica vaginalis testis are very rare malignant tumors. They are generally associated with exposure to asbestos. They may manifest as hydrocele, testis tumor, inguinal hernia, or epididymitis.
Ilke O Kazaz+2 more
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Mesothelioma subtypes of the tunica vaginalis: a rare case report and review of histological criteria. [PDF]
Rebecca R+5 more
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Efficacy of additional tunica vaginalis flap coverage for protecting against urethrocutaneous fistulas in tubularized incised plate urethroplasty: A prospective, randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Purpose: We compared the protective effect of additional tunica vaginalis flap coverage combined with a dartos flap against urethrocutaneous fistulas in tubularized incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty in a randomized controlled trial. Materials and Methods:
Jae Hyeon Han +5 more
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Comparative evaluations of the processed bovine tunica vaginalis implant in a rat model [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the lyophilized and glycerolized bovine parietal tunica vaginalis for repair of a full-thickness abdominal wall defect and to compare their effectiveness with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Mycro ...
Abu Bakar @ Zakaria, Md Zuki+4 more
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Background Testicular prosthesis has been applied clinically for decades, and implantation of testis prosthesis under the tunica albuginea has been considered to be the standard method in the most of the reports. However, postoperative scrotal appearance,
Chen Peng, Hao Tong-li
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The buccal mucosa fenestrated graft for Bracka first stage urethroplasty: experimental study in rabbits [PDF]
Objective To histologically evaluate, in an experimental study in rabbits, the integration process of the buccal mucosa fenestrated graft applied in the corpora cavernosa for Bracka first stage urethroplasty.
Bacelar, Herick+6 more
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Urethral duplication II-A Y type with rectal urethra: ASTRA approach and tunica vaginalis flap for first stage repair [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Urethral duplication is a rare congenital anomaly affecting mainly boys. Generally, the duplication develops on the sagittal plane; the accessory urethra may run dorsally or ventrally to the orthotopic one.
Bacelar, Herick+6 more
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To investigate the cause of the adult-onset primary noncommunicating hydrocele testis, protein expressions of water channel aquaporins (AQPs) 1 and 3 in the tunica vaginalis were assessed.
Mami Hattori+6 more
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