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A Review of the Literature on Endometriosis in the male including the prostate gland, testis,urinary bladder and inguinal region: An Update
Authors: Anthony Kodzo-Grey Venyo
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Endometriosis is well known and understood to occur in females but not in the male.The aim of the study was toreview the literature on endometriosis in the male by searching various internet data sources. Fourteen cases ofendometriosis have been reported in men so far. Endometriosis in the male tends to arise in the remnant of theMüllerian duct. Majority of cases tend to ensue, treatment for adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland by meansoestrogens.The disease could develop in relation to chromosomal abnormalities that affect: (a) the Müllerianinhibitory substance (MIS) / MIS gene, (b) abnormalities of the secretion of Müllerian inhibitory substance, (c)dysgenesis of the gonads, (d) dysgenesis of the testes) that are associated with Müllerian duct abnormalities, (e)dysgenesis of the kidney that are associated with Müllerian duct abnormalities. The disease may present withhaematuria (prostate); lump in the inguinal region, voiding and or irritating lower urinary tract symptoms; loindiscomfort, a palpable lump in the testis or epididymis. Microscopic examination of endometriosis lesions of thetestis and Müllerian duct remnant areas would tend to show the ensuing characteristics:A true cyst which has beenlined by cuboidal or columnar epithelium that contains hemosiderin laden macrophages within the stroma,Haemorrhagic fluid tends to be seen in the lumens, Even though endometrial tissue may not be predominant orconspicuous, careful examination of the specimen would usually reveal presence of endometrial stroma; Onimmunohistochemistry studies the epithelium on staining for cytokeratins stain positively with: CK7, CK8, CK18,Oestrogen receptors (ER), Progesterone receptors (PR), Epithelial membrane antigen, Calretinin, Cytokeratin 5/6,The stromal cells,exhibit positive staining for:Oestrogen receptor (ER), PR,CD10. Calretinin (Some of the cells may be positive) Complete excision of endometriotic lesions in the male tend to lead to cure and no recurrence.Endometriosis is rare but can occur in the male patient therefore clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for the disease.