Testicular cavernous hemangioma associated with testicular torsion – case report and review of literature

Abstract

HighlightsTesticular hemangioma is exceedingly rare and typically occurs in patients younger than 20 years.Hemangiomas of the testis have a similar sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging appearance to that of malignant tumors of the testis, especially seminoma.Clinicians and pathologists must be aware of the rare entity of testicular hemangiomas, as clinical examination and imaging studies do not often suffice to arrive at a correct diagnosis.The association of testicular torsion with testicular hemangioma is a rarity in children.

Pediatric Testicular Cavernous Hemangioma With Acute Onset Mimicking Testicular Torsion: Case Report and Review of the Literature

“…In the pediatric population, only 2% of hemangiomas develop in the genitalia 7. After the first case report of a testicular hemangioma in 1944 by Kleiman,9 about 50 cases of testicular hemangiomas have been described.…”

“…Cavernous hemangiomas do not cause major difficulties in the histologic diagnosis. They are composed of large vessels with dilated lumina and thin walls 7…”

“…6 In rare cases, they may be associated with acute testicular infarction or torsion with acute onset. 7,8 Cavernous hemangiomas do not cause major difficulties in the histologic diagnosis. They are composed of large vessels with dilated lumina and thin walls.…”

Benign testicular cavernous hemangioma presenting with acute onset: A case report

“…Hemangioma is a type of the benign vascular tumor that may develop in any part of the body. In the pediatric population, hemangiomas located in the head and neck account for 60%, with 25% found in the truck and 15% in the extremities, whereas only 2% of hemangiomas develop in the genitalia (4,8). After Kleiman first reported a case of testicular hemangioma in 1944 (9), ~50 cases of hemangiomas of the testis have been reported.…”

“…Cavernous hemangiomas of the testis primarily present during childhood. Their clinical presentation varies from a painless testicular enlargement to painful testicular infarction (8,11). Thus, the diagnosis is usually established only following inguinal orchiectomy.…”