title: Median raphe cysts of the perineum in children.
abstract: Median raphe cysts of the perineum are uncommon congenital lesions of the male genitalia. They can be found all the way from the distal penis and scrotum toward the perineum in a midline position. They are considered as congenital alterations in embryologic development. A case of a 6 year-old boy is presented. Review of the literature relevant to children was made regarding the embryologic, diagnostic, and treatment aspects. We believe it is important that adult and pediatric urologists recognize these lesions and their management to provide the appropriate information to the parents.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Surgery Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. lkrauel@hsjdbcn.org
authors.forename: Lucas
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Krauel
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Tarrado
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Garcia-Aparicio
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lerena
authors.forename: Mariona
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Suñol
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodó
authors.forename: Josep Maria
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ribó
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum