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Non-incidental cancer, apart from multifocality, showed a classical progression for all prognostic factors from microcarcinoma to larger cancers. However, real incidental PC seemed to be different from non-incidental PC microcarcinoma regarding the main prognostic features. We conclude that ultrasonography is useful not only in terms of revealing the presence of cancer but also in identifying the most aggressive cancers.

Our data confirm that, when the interference of iodine is minimized, rhTSH is highly effective for the treatment of post-surgical thyroid remnants using a low dose of (131)I.

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We report here 2 cases of malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis. A 67-year-old man with a left testicular mass was referred for left inguinal orchidectomy. Histologic examination showed a malignant mesothelioma of epithelial type. There is no evidence of recurrence at 2-year follow-up. The patient had been exposed to asbestos 12 years previously for a 30-year period. An 80-year-old man presented a 5-year history of scrotal swelling. Clinical examination revealed a hydrocele. The patient underwent resection of the tunica vaginalis through scrotal incision. Microscopic examination showed a malignant mesothelioma of biphasic type. There is no evidence of recurrence at 2-year follow-up. The patient had been exposed to asbestos 52 years previously for a 5-year period.