title: [Testicular epidermoid cyst].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Testicular epidermoid cysts are rare and can be clinically misleading with other testicular neoplasms. We describe a case of epidermal cyst of the testis, with the aim to contribute to the clinicopathological knowledge of this entity.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 24-year-old caucasian man presented with a self-detected right testicular mass. Ultrasound features were consistent with solid tumor. He underwent an inguinal radical orchyectomy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  An intraparenchymal cyst measuring 1,4 cm was observed, covered by epidermal epithelium with no other skin components. Adnexal testicular pulp was normal.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When a preoperative diagnosis is made, a conservative treatment is recommendable, including frozen sections analysis of the cyst and adjacent testicular parenchyma to rule out a coexistent intratubular germ cell neoplasia.
authors: Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Complejo Hospitalario Torrecárdenas, Almería, España. franpleguezuelos@gmail.com
authors: Francisco M
authors: FM
authors: Ramos Pleguezuelos
authors: Joaquín
authors: J
authors: Amérigo
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Vidal Puga
authors: Ghaleb
authors: G
authors: Shahrour
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: Rodríguez-Arias Palomo
authors: Bélgica
authors: B
authors: Márquez Lobo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*