Epididymal Metastasis from Carcinoma of the Prostate
 
Mr C Heman-Ackah  FRCS, Dip Urol
  • Staff Grade in Urology,
    Barnet General Hospital,
    Wellhouse Lane,
    Barnet,
    Herts
    EN5 3DJ
    United Kingdom

Dr A T Fox MA(Hons)  MB BS, MRCPCH, DCH

  • Paediatric Specialist Registrar,
    Luton & Dunstable Hospital,
    Lewsey Road,
    Luton
    LU4 0DZ
    United Kingdom

Dr J El-Jabbour  MD, FRCPath

  • Consultant Cellular Pathologist,
    Barnet General Hospital,
    Wellhouse Lane,
    Barnet,
    Herts
    EN5 3DJ
    United Kingdom

Abstract:

Epididymal Metastasis from a primary carcinoma of the prostate gland is a rare but recognised phenomena. We describe a case of such metastasis which, unlike previous reports, presents as a painful epididymal mass. Therefore it is important for urologists to consider epididymal metastasis as part of the differential diagnosis in a patient with known carcinoma of the prostate and a tender epididymal mass.

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