title: Sclerotherapy for 'scrotal cysts' using tetracycline instillation.
abstract: Aspiration and tetracycline (Achromycin) instillation has been used to sclerose 'scrotal cysts'. Thirteen hydroceles and epididymal cysts were treated. Of the cysts treated, four failed to sclerose, and moderate to severe pain occurred in eight patients. In three patients the pain was severe, necessitating admission to the hospital. We would not recommend this treatment either in terms of efficacy or for patient comfort.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Calow, UK.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Courtney
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wightman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D003560:Cysts / Q000628:therapy*; D004822:Epididymis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D015911:Sclerotherapy; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000628:therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013752:Tetracycline