Retroperitoneal extension of massive ulcerated testicular seminoma through the inguinal canal: A case report

• Main Authors: Alessio Antonaci, Daniela Fasanella, Vikiela Galica, Nicola Tinari, Jamara Giampietro, Pietro Di Marino, Andrea Delli Pizzi, Raffaella Basilico, Luigi Schips, Michele Marchioni
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-03-01
• Series: Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia
• Subjects: Testicular cancer; Large seminoma; Retroperitoneal space; Inguinal lymph nodes
• Online Access: https://pagepressjournals.org/index.php/aiua/article/view/9151

Introduction: Testicular cancers represent about 5% of all urological malignancies and 1-1.5% of all male neoplasms. Most of the testicular cancers are localized (68%) at diagnosis. Bulky masses in the scrotum are rare. We present a rare case of bulky testicular cancer with retroperitoneal spread through the inguinal canal. Case report: A 44-year-old man came to the emergency department referring weakness and the presence of a scrotal mass. At physical examination, a voluminous mass was found, with necrotic phenomena within the scrotum. Abdomen was tense and sore. Abdominal CT scan revealed a bulky testicular mass spreading to the retroperitoneal space through the inguinal canal with node enlargement. Patient underwent orchiectomy with excision of infiltrated scrotum skin. Histologic diagnosis confirmed a typical form seminoma. The patient was then treated with a cisplatin-based chemotherapy, with a partial response. The patient recently relapsed and he is being treated with a new line of chemotherapy and subsequent surgery with or without radiotherapy. Conclusions: We described a rare presentation of testicular cancer. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to rare testis tumour presentation and early diagnosis for testicular cancers.