Abstract
We report a case of a microcystic variant of meningioma arising in a mixed germ cell tumor of the testis composed predominantly of mature and immature teratoma with elements of seminoma and embryonal carcinoma. We believe this is the first such case of a meningioma arising in a teratoma within a gonadal or extragonadal site. The meningiomatous component showed positive immunohistochemical staining for epithelial membrane antigen and a lack of staining for cytokeratin, factor VIII, CD31, and α-fetoprotein. Recognition of a non-germ cell tumor arising in the setting of a teratoma in the testis may be prognostically important depending on the nature of the non-germ cell component and whether it has spread beyond the testis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1131-1135 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Surgical Pathology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 1999 |
Keywords
- Microcystic meningioma
- Teratoma
- Testicular tumors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anatomy
- Surgery
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine