# An Unexpected Giant: A Case of Massive Paratesticular Extra-mammary Myofibroblastoma

**Authors:** Rao E Hassan, Muhammad Raza, Samah Badr Hamad, Karthiga Vasudevan, Johar Abbas

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66856 · Cureus · 2024-08-14

## TL;DR

A rare case of a very large benign tumor in the scrotum was diagnosed as a myofibroblastoma, highlighting the need to consider this condition in unusual presentations.

## Contribution

Reports a rare, exceptionally large paratesticular MFB case with a successful surgical outcome.

## Key findings

- The tumor measured 30 x 20 x 14 cm and weighed 5.28 kg, making it unusually large for an MFB.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a benign MFB after initial suspicion of sarcoma.
- Complete surgical excision led to an excellent prognosis, reinforcing it as the treatment of choice.

## Abstract

Mammary-type myofibroblastomas (MFBs) are benign spindle cell tumors, typically presenting in common locations such as the breast, abdomen, and inguinal region. We present a case of a 66-year-old male with a four-year history of painless scrotal swelling. The preoperative diagnosis was challenging, with an initial suspicion of soft tissue sarcoma. A complete surgical excision was performed, revealing a well-circumscribed, encapsulated mass. The tumor measured 30 x 20 x 14 cm, weighing 5.28 kg. Histopathology confirmed an MFB. This exceptionally large paratesticular MFB emphasizes the diagnostic difficulty of such tumors. Surgical resection remains the treatment of choice, with an excellent prognosis. This case highlights the importance of considering MFB in the differential diagnosis of scrotal masses, even with atypical presentations.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** myofibroblastoma (MONDO:0021545), soft tissue sarcoma (MONDO:0018078)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** MFBs (MESH:D009379), tumor (MESH:D009369), scrotal swelling (MESH:D014063), spindle cell tumors (MESH:D002277), soft tissue sarcoma (MESH:D012509), scrotal masses (MESH:C536030)

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