Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Epididymis: Case Report

Authors

  • Sittipong Wangsawibul Department of Anatomical Pathology, Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital

Keywords:

Primary adenocarcinoma, Epididymis, Pathology, Case report

Abstract

Primary adenocarcinoma of the epididymis is extremely rare. Most epididymal tumors are either benign tumors or metastatic malignant tumors from other organs. I report pathological features from a case of primary adenocarcinoma of the epididymis in a patient who presented with scrotal mass and hydrocele and underwent orchidectomy. Following treatment, there was no evidence of tumor recurrence at the operative site or metastasis to distant organs.

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Published

2026-06-30

How to Cite

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Wangsawibul S. Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Epididymis: Case Report. MNST Med J [internet]. 2026 Jun. 30 [cited 2026 Sep. 7];10(1):313-20. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/MNSTMedJ/article/view/289912