[Testicular epidermoid cyst: report of a new case and bibliographic review].
OBJECTIVE
The epidermoid cyst of the testis is a rare benign tumor. It accounts for approximately 1% of all testicular tumors. Generally, the testis has a palpable, painless mass with tumor markers (AFP, BHCG, and LDH) within normal ranges. Pathology reveals a cavity consisting of squamous epithelial cells containing keratin and non-nucleated keratic flakes in the absence of atypia or elements of teratoma.


RESULTS
We report the case of a young man who was diagnosed of epidermoid cyst after orchiectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Tumor enucleation would be a proper treatment when ultrasound studies suggest this diagnosis. However, we often perform orchiectomy due to a low rate of suspicion, non conclusive ultrasound studies, or due to the high percentage of malignant testicular tumors in this age range.
Martínez Silva
Víctor Manuel
VM
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España. vmartinezsilva@terra.es
Cruceyra Betriu
Guillermo
G
Piedra Lara
José David
JD
Capitán Manjón
Carlos
C
Carrero López
Víctor Manuel
VM
Leiva Galvis
Oscar
O
D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000379:methods; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
Quiste epidermoide testicular: a propósito de un nuevo caso y revisión de la literatura.