Open AccessTesticular retiform Sertoli cell tumor: A problem in histopathologic diagnosis
Author(s) -
Kavita Mardi,
Jyoti Sharma
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.40404
Subject(s) - sertoli cell , pathology , medicine , biology , andrology , spermatogenesis
A 9-year-old boy who presented with a left scrotal swelling was subsequently diagnosed as retiform sertoli cell tumor of testis which consisted entirely of retiform pattern. The case is reported in view of its rarity in this age group as well as its unique histologic appearance.