title: Simple cyst of the testis.
abstract: We report 5 cases of simple cyst of the testis, the largest series to date, and review the literature. Included are 2 autopsy cases, a case of a multilocular simple cyst and 1 case treated nonoperatively. Based on our experience, simple cyst of the testis should be suspected particularly in an enlarged but otherwise palpably normal testis. High resolution real-time scrotal sonography revealing an anechoic mass in the testis with well defined walls, and enhanced posterior through transmission and edge shadowing is diagnostic for a simple cyst. An asymptomatic simple cyst of the testis may be treated with observation alone. The symptomatic simple cyst should be treated ideally with local parenchyma-sparing excision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Dmochowski
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Rudy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weitzner
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Corriere
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009919:Orchiectomy; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography