Submited on: 14 Oct 2011 09:05:07 PM GMT
Published on: 15 Oct 2011 09:39:51 AM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This is an interesting and well written case report of a rare entity ie malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis. Although not proposed by the authors, their case presentation might suggest a more cautious handling of unusual cases of thickened tunica during hydrocelectomy; the pathology lab should always be a retreat in ambiguous cases.

  • Competing interests:
    None
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Practicing Urologist and Assistant Professor of Anatomy.

  • How to cite:  Gyftopoulos K .Comment on: Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele by Kodzo et al.[Review of the article 'Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele ' by Costello B].WebmedCentral 2011;2(12):WMCRW001227
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Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis
Posted by Dr. Emad Bakir on 04 Nov 2011 02:52:25 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This paper is an excellent addition to the mesothelioma subject, which is better known to affect and involve the pleura and peritonium.

    The paper inspires for further research regarding the patho-physiology of the destribution of the mesothelioma in general and in the Tunica Vaginalis in particular, however it is a very rare tumour and a full research might be very difficult. 

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am consultant Radiologist diagnostic and interventional and with interest in uro-Radiology, so this subject is part of my daily work.

  • How to cite:  Bakir E .Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis[Review of the article 'Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele ' by Costello B].WebmedCentral 2011;2(11):WMCRW001093
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Well written case report. There is not a great deal to learn from the case as far as diagnosis is concerned but whilst this type of case has previously reported, it does provide a timely reminder of the challenges associated with its management.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Urologist.

  • How to cite:  Woo H .Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele[Review of the article 'Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele ' by Costello B].WebmedCentral 2011;2(10):WMCRW001014
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments: 6. It would have been nice to know if the hydrocele fluid at the initial surgery was grossly blood stained. 9. Not applicable
  • Competing interests:
    None.
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
    A teacher and practicing urologist with more than 15 years experience in a university setting.
  • How to cite:  Essiet A .Review of malignant mesothelioma case report article submitted 14th Oct. 2011 by Venyo et al.[Review of the article 'Malignant Mesothelioma of Tunica Vaginalis Testis complicating a hydrocele ' by Costello B].WebmedCentral 2011;2(10):WMCRW001013
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