Microcystic meningioma arising in a mixed germ cell tumor of the testis: A case report

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1131-1135
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Surgical Pathology
Volume23
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 1999

Keywords

  • Microcystic meningioma
  • Teratoma
  • Testicular tumors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anatomy
  • Surgery
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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