title: Testis sparing surgery for pediatric epidermoid cysts of the testis.
abstract: Epidermoid cyst of the testis is a rare, benign intratesticular tumor in children. Four patients 4 to 15 years old with epidermoid cysts were managed by tumor excision with salvage of the testis. Preoperative ultrasound, tumor marker status and intraoperative findings were suggestive of a benign neoplasm. Under these circumstances epidermoid cysts may be safely treated by excision in prepubertal patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Elder
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*