Primary detection of malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis using the BMA-120 monoclonal antibody
Biermann, C.W.; Moch, H.; Gasser, T.C.; de Riese, W.; Rutishauser, G.
Helvetica Chirurgica Acta 60(6): 1127-1129
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0018-0181 PMID: 7875993 Document Number: 438909
Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis is an extremely rare tumor, with only 40 cases previously described in the literature. Treatment consists of inguinal orchiectomy with close-follow up [1]. Asbestose exposure, trauma and hydrocele have been implicated as risk factors. We describe a histopathological examination with the BMA antibody (Behring, Marburg, Germany) and the Lu-5 antibody (Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland). Furthermore, we describe the patient's history and the management according to preceding reports in the literature.