A Hydrocele Caused by Testicular Mesothelioma; A Case Report

Abstract

Author(s): Shahriyar Hamedi, MohammadAmir Mohammadifard, Nazanin Rahimi

One of the testicular tumor manifestations is hydrocele. Testicular hydrocele is a common condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the scrotum, resulting in swelling of the testicles. However, in rare cases, it can be a symptom of testicular mesothelioma. Forgoing, in this case report we present an exceptionally infrequent case of right testicular hydrocele caused by testicular mesothelioma; a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The diagnosis of testicular mesothelioma requires a combination of imaging tests, biopsy, and histopathological examination for confirmation. Therefore, in our case, after a radical scrotal orchidectomy, pathological examinations confirmed that the case was a testicular mesothelioma. No sign of metastasis was detected. Scrotum hydroceles may occur commonly but the clinician should perform more investigations because of the possibility of presence of an underlying testicular tumor such as mesothelioma. This abstract, aims to provide an overview of testicular hydrocele caused by testicular mesothelioma, highlighting its clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment options. Clinicians should consider testicular mesothelioma as a possible cause of hydrocele in patients with a history of asbestos exposure or other risk factors

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