[Epidermoid cyst of testis: benign testicular tumor]. 1995

C N Wang, and C N Huang, and M T Chen, and Y H Chou, and C H Huang, and C P Chiang
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical College, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Epidermoid cyst of the testis is very rare and accounts for approximately 1% of all testicular tumors. In the clinical examination, the testis has a palpable mass. Pathological findings usually reveal a squamous cell lined cyst, containing keratin, and the absence of appendages and teratoma element. If scrotum ultrasonography reveals a target sign suggestive of epidermoid cyst, the testis should be explored through an inguinal incision. Clamp the spermatic cord gently, and perform tumor enucleation. The frozen section is available at the time to check for any malignant cells. If no malignant cells exist, it is important to perform testis-preserving surgery, especially for young adults and children. We report two cases of epidermoid cyst. Serum beta-HCG and alpha-fetoprotein were within normal limits. We review our experience with scrotum ultrasonography and testis-preserving surgery in 2 men with epidermoid cyst to indicate when the clinical and intraoperative characteristics justify testis-preserving management.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D004814 Epidermal Cyst Intradermal or subcutaneous saclike structure, the wall of which is stratified epithelium containing keratohyalin granules. Epidermoid Cyst,Pilar Cyst,Sebaceous Cyst,Cyst, Epidermal,Cyst, Epidermoid,Cyst, Pilar,Cyst, Sebaceous,Cysts, Epidermal,Cysts, Epidermoid,Cysts, Pilar,Cysts, Sebaceous,Epidermal Cysts,Epidermoid Cysts,Pilar Cysts,Sebaceous Cysts
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013733 Testicular Diseases Pathological processes of the TESTIS. Disease, Testicular,Diseases, Testicular,Testicular Disease

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