Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management. A Comprehensive Review, 1982-2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis (MTVT) is an extremely rare and aggressive cancer. The diagnosis and management of MTVT is complex, and no standard treatment protocol is available.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review from 1 January 1982 to 14 March 2024 using PubMed to collect all the available case reports and case series. A descriptive analysis of patient characteristics with clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, therapeutic management, and past asbestos exposure was performed. Survival times of patients treated with different therapeutic approaches were evaluated.

Results

Overall, 289 patients with MTVT were included in our analysis. The most common clinical presentations were scrotal/testicular swelling or mass (187 pati

SUBMITTER: Stella S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11639812 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature