Difference between revisions of "Sertoli cell nodule"
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{{ Infobox diagnosis | |||
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| Image = Sertoli_cell_nodule_high_mag.jpg | |||
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| Caption = Sertoli cell nodule. [[H&E stain]]. | |||
| Synonyms = Pick's adenoma, testicular [[tubular adenoma]], tubular adenoma of the testis | |||
| Micro = unencapsulated nodules composed of well-formed tubules, +/eosinophilic (hyaline) blob in lumen (centre), cells - vaguely resemble immature Sertoli cells (bland hyperchromatic oval/round nuclei) but are stratified (somewhat like a [[tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract]]) | |||
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| LMDDx = [[Sertoli cell tumour]], [[sex cord tumour with annular tubules]], [[gonadoblastoma]] | |||
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| IHC = alpha-inhibin +ve, PLAP -ve | |||
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| Site = [[testis]] | |||
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| Clinicalhx = +/-undescended testis | |||
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| Prevalence = uncommon in general | |||
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'''Sertoli cell nodule''', abbreviated '''SCN''', is a benign lesion of the testis that is usually incidental. | '''Sertoli cell nodule''', abbreviated '''SCN''', is a benign lesion of the testis that is usually incidental. | ||
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**May contain eosinophilic (hyaline) blob in lumen (centre). | **May contain eosinophilic (hyaline) blob in lumen (centre). | ||
*Cells - vaguely resemble immature Sertoli cells: | *Cells - vaguely resemble immature Sertoli cells: | ||
**Bland hyperchromatic oval/round nuclei that are stratified. | **Bland hyperchromatic oval/round nuclei that are stratified - somewhat like a [[tubular adenoma of the gastrointestinal tract]] - '''key feature'''. | ||
DDx:<ref name=pmid21107095/> | DDx:<ref name=pmid21107095/> | ||