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Abstract

We report a case of solitary neurofibroma of the spermatic cord. Such benign tumors arise from perineural and Schwann cells and may be located in various parts of the body, but are rarely observed in the spermatic cord. No clinical or laboratorial manifestations of von Recklinghausen disease (Neurofibromatosis) were identified. Distinct criteria have been established for a diagnosis of von Recklinghausen disease, so that a solitary neurofibroma may not represent this complex. Only a little number of solitary neurofibromas of the spermatic cord are reported in the literature.

Intrascrotal solitary neurofibroma: A case report and review of the literature

“…[2] Solitary scrotal neurofibroma of the scrotum has been reported in a wide range of ages, mostly presenting with painless or painful swelling of the scrotal area. [4–10]…”

“…[8] In our patient, during surgery, the bulk of tumor has been attached to the spermatic cord, so the most probable origin of the tumor might be genitofemoral or the ilioinguinal nerve or even smaller nerve axons. [10]…”

Solitary neurofibroma of seminal vesicle

“…[23] Solitary neurofibroma of spermatic cord has been reported earlier. [345] However, solitary neurofibroma of the seminal vesicle has not been reported so far.…”