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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

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