A case of Carney complex presenting as acute testicular pain

Abstract

We describe the case of a 7-year-old boy who presented with testicular pain but was found to have bilateral testicular lesions later confirmed as Sertoli cell tumors. Genetic testing confirmed a PRKAR1A gene mutation consistent with Carney complex, a rare genetic disorder characterized by skin lesions, myxomas, and multiple endocrine neoplasms. A review of the condition is made highlighting the association with testicular tumors, particularly of Sertoli cell origin.

Keywords

• Carneys complex
• multiple endocrine neoplasms
• PRKAR1A gene
• Sertoli cell tumor