Testicular Mesothelioma

The rarest form of Mesothelioma is Testicular Mesothelioma. So far, less than 100 cases are recorded until now. It affects the lining or membrane that surrounds the tunica vaginalis which provides support and protection for the reproductive organ present inside the scortum. Exposure of asbestos is the main cause of this type of Mesothelioma. 

There is a hypothesis about that there are two possible origins of this disease. The tunica vaginalis where Testicular Mesothelioma develops made up of two layers; the outer layer (parietal) and the other is inner layer (visceral). On the serous membrane (serosa) of the tunica you can find firm yellowish white noodles. Sooner or later the noodles enclose the contents of scortum which causes tunica vaginalis to thicken and this result to the formation of tumors.

Signs and Symptoms

There is no particular or recognized symptom of this type of mesothelioma. This is just because of its rareness. In the number of cases the symptoms which are to be seen are swelling of scortum and emergence of lumps on testicles.

Let me tell you the most positive thing about Testicular mesothelioma is even though it is the rarest of all but it is also the most treatable type of Mesothelioma.

Treatment

The treatment of Testicular Mesothelioma generally includes removal of a part of testicle or even a whole testicle, if needed; it all depends on the extent of the cancer. When treating this cancer, chemotherapy is done first and then the radiation therapy is being done to destroy the remaining cancer cells.

Most often the Testicular Mesothelioma is a secondary tumor usually the primary tumor is to be found in the lining or membrane of abdominal cavity (peritoneum). In this situation, the case is not simple enough just to remove the testicle tumor, but in this type of scenario primary tumor must be treated as well.

When chemotherapy treatment is done on a patient, he/she is given chemotherapy medications through intravenous feeding (IV). This medicine kills the cancer cells quickly. Then, the patient undergoes radiation therapy through which the remaining cancerous cells are destroyed and also prevented the growth of new cancer cells by radiating the area that is affected.

According to clinically classification, Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Testicular Mesothelioma are the most aggressive types of Mesothelioma Cancer. This in fact means that these types of cancer spread very invasively and quickly. Even in some cases where tumors are removed through surgery, the Testicular Mesothelioma may reoccur!