Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc
Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc
Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc
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Epidemiology<br />
Nodular mesothelial hyperplasia (NMH)<br />
was first described in 1975 {2228}.<br />
Approximately one case of NMH occurs<br />
in 800 to 1000 hernia sacs that are examined<br />
microscopically. Approximately<br />
70% of cases are diagnosed in patients<br />
10 years of age or less, (median 1.5<br />
years, range 6 weeks-84 years). There is<br />
a 3-10:1 male predilection, reflecting the<br />
predominance of inguinal hernias in male<br />
children {1519}.<br />
Fig. 4.99 Malignant mesothelioma. Exophytic tumour growth into the scrotal sac. Note in situ malignant<br />
change of mesothelial surface.<br />
invariably positive {1239,2051}. CEA,<br />
B72.3, Leu M1 and Ber-Ep4 have been<br />
negative {2664}.<br />
Ultrastructure<br />
Ultrastructural features are characteristic<br />
of mesothelial cells.<br />
Benign mesothelioma<br />
This designation has been given to the<br />
rare examples of cystic mesothelioma<br />
and to the well differentiated papillary<br />
mesothelioma (WDPM) both of which are<br />
similar to those occurring in the peritoneum.<br />
The cystic mesotheliomas present<br />
as scrotal swellings suggestive of<br />
hydrocele and consist of multiple cystic<br />
structures with no cellular atypia.<br />
Lymphangioma is almost invariably the<br />
lesion to be excluded and this should be<br />
readily accomplished with the epithelial<br />
and endothelial markers {1434,2051}.<br />
The WDPMs present as one or more<br />
superficial nodules or granular deposits<br />
over the surface of the hydrocele sac<br />
{353,2051}. Microscopically there is a single<br />
row of flattened or cuboidal mesothelial<br />
cells lining fibrovascular papillae<br />
{348,353,2051,2852}. Cellular features<br />
are bland. Most of these occur in young<br />
men in the second and third decades<br />
and have behaved in a benign fashion<br />
although it is widely regarded as a borderline<br />
mesothelioma since some have<br />
proved to be aggressive {348,353, 1239}.<br />
Nodular mesothelial hyperplasia<br />
Definition<br />
A proliferative process typically discovered<br />
in a hernia sac as an incidental<br />
finding consisting of cohesive collections<br />
of polygonal cells forming one or more<br />
attached or unattached nodules.<br />
Etiology<br />
The presumptive etiology is a reaction of<br />
the hernia sac to a variety of injuries<br />
including incarceration and inflammation.<br />
Clinical features<br />
Clinical manifestations are those of a<br />
hernia.<br />
Histopathology<br />
One or more nodules, either attached or<br />
unattached to the mesothelial surface of<br />
the hernia sac are identified. Adjacent to<br />
the nodule, the surface mesothelium is<br />
hyperplastic with individual cuboidal<br />
cells and a population of submesothelial<br />
cells resembling those of the nodule. The<br />
unattached nodule is often accompanied<br />
by individual cells floating within the<br />
lumen of the hernia sac and pseudoglandular<br />
and papillary profiles of cells are<br />
present in some cases. The polygonal<br />
cells vary from innocuous to moderately<br />
pleomorphic. Mitotic activity is low. Fibrin<br />
and inflammatory cells are also present.<br />
The lesion lacks the overtly malignant<br />
features of a malignant mesothelioma,<br />
carcinoma or sarcoma. Multinucleated<br />
cells and especially strap-like cells in<br />
NMH have been confused with embryonal<br />
rhabdomyosarcoma in the past.<br />
A<br />
Fig. 4.100 Benign mesothelioma. A Well differentiated papillary mesothelioma. Note superficial nature of the<br />
tumours. B Well differentiated papillary mesothelioma. Note papillations with bland cuboidal cell lining.<br />
B<br />
Fig. 4.101 Nodule of proliferating mesothelial cells.<br />
Tumours of paratesticular structures 269