title: Sparing surgery for an epiderom cyst of the testis: a case report and literature review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. drckaya@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Cevdet
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kaya
authors.forename: Necip
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pirincci
authors.forename: Huseyin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kanberoglu
authors.forename: Gulistan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yilmazgumrukcu
authors.forename: M Ihsan
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Karaman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*