Intrascrotal cavernous hemangioma: An uncommon disease

Intrascrotal cavernous hemangioma is a very rare disease which should be taken into account when making a differential diagnosis of vascular masses. A 26-year-old male patient was referred to the Urology Department for evaluation of discomfort and sensation of having a mass in his right hemiscrotum. Doppler ultrasound imaging showed a vascular malformation and the patient underwent excision of the mass through an inguinal incision. Anatomical and pathologic examination revealed cavernous hemangioma. There were no complications during the surgery and no recurrence afterwards. Despite its low incidence, it is important to keep this in mind when making differential diagnoses of vascular masses. Physical examinations and the use of doppler ultrasound techniques are essential for its diagnosis. (C) 2013 Asociacion Espanola de Andrologia, Medicina Sexual y Reproductiva. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L. All rights reserved.