Primary Intratesticular Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH, 2026 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.14744/cpr.2026.36940
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Primary intratesticular leiomyosarcomas are rare neoplasms. Diagnosis is established afterradicalinguinalorchiectomythrough histologicalandimmunohistochemical analysis. According to the literature, testicular leiomyosarcoma may exhibit indolent behavior and can potentially be cured with early detection and surgical intervention. Case Report: A 63-year-old man presented with painless enlargement of the right testis. High inguinal orchiectomy was performed. Histopathological evaluation of the excised specimen demonstrated low-grade leiomyosarcoma. Conclusion: The clinical, radiological, and histopathological characteristics of this tumor are described, along with an overview of current therapeutic approaches.