title: Multiple epidermoid cysts in the testis of a New Zealand White rabbit: a case report.
abstract: Multiple epidermoid cysts were observed microscopically in the testis of a New Zealand White rabbit. The cysts were lined by stratified squamous keratinizing epithelium and filled with concentric layers of keratin. Testicular epidermoid cysts have been described in men but are very rare in animals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology, TNO Triskelion, Utrechtseweg 48, PO Box 844, 3700 AV, Zeist, The Netherlands. marcel.wijnands@tno.triskelion.nl
authors.forename: Marcel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wijnands
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D007633:Keratins