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[Testicular epidermoid cyst].
- Source :
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Archivos espanoles de urologia [Arch Esp Urol] 2008 Jun; Vol. 61 (5), pp. 643-6. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: Testicular epidermoid cysts are rare and can be clinically misleading with other testicular neoplasms. We describe a case of epidermal cyst of the testis, with the aim to contribute to the clinicopathological knowledge of this entity.<br />Methods: A 24-year-old caucasian man presented with a self-detected right testicular mass. Ultrasound features were consistent with solid tumor. He underwent an inguinal radical orchyectomy.<br />Results: An intraparenchymal cyst measuring 1,4 cm was observed, covered by epidermal epithelium with no other skin components. Adnexal testicular pulp was normal.<br />Conclusions: When a preoperative diagnosis is made, a conservative treatment is recommendable, including frozen sections analysis of the cyst and adjacent testicular parenchyma to rule out a coexistent intratubular germ cell neoplasia.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Humans
Male
Epidermal Cyst pathology
Testicular Neoplasms pathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0004-0614
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Archivos espanoles de urologia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18709824
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4321/s0004-06142008000500015