Abstract
Angiomyofibroblastoma (AMF) is a rare benign neoplasm found in the genital region of both men and women. The origin of tumor growth is uncertain in males; however, reports speculate that it originates from mesenchymal cells in females. Of the reported cases, a handful displayed growth in the spermatic cord. We report a new case of AMF arising in the spermatic cord of a 68-year-old male. The mass was discovered as an incidental finding in this patient when he underwent routine removal of a hernia sac. AMF tumor has striking histomorphologic similarities to other more aggressive soft tissue tumors, such as aggressive angiomyxoma, cellular angiofibroma and myxoid types of sarcoma. Due to this morphologic similarity and generally inconclusive immunohistochemistry pattern, it is occasionally misdiagnosed as a low-grade sarcoma. We report this case to raise the awareness of pathologists and clinicians of this tumor for appropriate diagnosis and optimal management.
Citation
Boyadjian T, Chabayta J, Johnson R, Kimble M, Lozano M, et al. (2020) Angiomyofibroblastoma of the Spermatic Cord: A Rare Tumor with Challenging Diagnosis. Report of a Case and a Brief Literature Review. SM J Case Rep 6: 4.