Paratesticular region

The paratesticular region, also paratestis, is rarely seen by the pathologist.

General

Includes:

• Rete testis.
• Spermatic cord.
• Epididymis.

Paratesticular lesions

• Mesothelioma - see below.
• Muellerian neoplasm.
• Rete testis carcinoma.
• Epididymal neoplasm.
• Metastatic carcinoma.
• Fibrous pseudotumour of the paratesticular region.

Mesothelial tumours

Benign:

• Adenomatoid tumour.
• Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma (WDPM).

Malignant:

• Malignant mesothelioma.

See also

• Testis.