[Epididymal tumor in a six-months-old infant]

Ann Pathol. 2002 Feb;22(1):52-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A rare tumor of the epididymis was discovered in a 6-month-old infant. Macroscopically, the tumor had a black focal color. Immunohistochemistry staining and electron microscopy led to the diagnosis of mealnotic neuroectodermal tumor, or progonoma. Prognosis of progonoma, a benign tumor, is generally good, but malignant transformation has been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Epididymis* / chemistry
  • Epididymis* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / chemistry
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*