Paratesticular Fibrous Hamartoma In An Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Fibrous hamartoma (FH) is a focal malformation resembling a neoplasm, composed of an overgrowth of mature cells and tissues that normally occur in the affected area. But they are characterized by disorganization. FHs are usually seen at childhood and located in head and neck region, gastrointestinal system and lung. It is not reported previously in the paratesticular region and in adults. We reported a 47 years-old man with right testicular mass that was diagnosed as paratesticular fibrous hamartoma. In English literature, this is the first case of a fibrous hamartoma originating from paratesticular region in adults. We aim to discuss this case in light of the literature. ©2008, Firat University, Medical Faculty.

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Erişkinde Paratestiküler Fibröz Hamartom: Olgu Sunumu ve Literatür Taraması

Öz

Fibröz hamartom (FH), normal olarak bir dokuda bulunan matür hücre ve doku elemanlarının aşırı büyümesiyle oluşan, neoplazmı taklit eden fokal bir malformasyondur. Ancak bu dokuların düzensiz çoğalmasıyla karakterizedir. FHlar, genellikle çocukluk çağında görülür ve baş-boyun bölgesi, gastrointestinal sistem ve akciğerlerde ortaya çıkar. Ancak daha önce erişkinde paratestiküler yerleşim bildirilmemiştir. Sağ testiküler kitlesi olan 47 yaşındaki erkek hastaya paratestiküler fibröz hamartom tanısı koyduk. Bu, ingilizce literatürde erişkinde paratestiküler yerleşimli ilk fibröz hamartom olgusudur. Olguyu literatür eşliğinde tartışmayı amaçladık. ©2008, Fırat Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Fibröz hamartom, paratestiküler tümör, intraskrotal kitle

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13. Kabul Tarihi:09.01.2008