Sparing surgery for an epiderom cyst of the testis: a case report and literature review.
Epidermoid cyst of the testis is relatively rare and accounts for less than 1% of all testicular neoplasms. This condition usually occurs in young men and it is mostly detected by self-examination or routine physical examination. The case of a 27-year-old male with an epidermoid cyst of the testis is discussed. The diagnosis was based on ultrasonography and management was with testicular-sparing surgery. At 2-year follow-up, the patient had had no relapse or metastasis. In epidermoid cysts of the testis, high-frequency ultrasonography is a reliable diagnostic imaging method. Organ-preserving surgery is recommended in the management of these lesions.
Kaya
Cevdet
C
Department of Urology, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. drckaya@hotmail.com
Pirincci
Necip
N
Kanberoglu
Huseyin
H
Yilmazgumrukcu
Gulistan
G
Karaman
M Ihsan
MI
D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*