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Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst
Published on: March 31, 2023
[Cutaneous ciliated cyst of the scrotal skin. A case report with discussion of pathogenesis]
J Pérez Valcárcel1, G Peón Currás, M E Sánchez Arca
1Servicio de Patología, Hospital Comarcal de Monforte, Lugo. javier.perez.valcarcel@sergas.es
Abstract:
Cutaneous ciliated cyst (CCC) is a rare benign lesion predominantly occurring in the lower limbs of young women and exceedingly rare in males. Here, we report a case involving a previously unreported site (i.e., scrotal skin) in a 15-year-old male. We also describe pathologic and immunonohistochemical findings, review the pertinent literature and discuss their pathogenetic mechanisms. We propose that CCC could represent a morphologic pattern encompassing several pathogenetically different entities. Data we provide support the hypothesis that at least a part of CCC, specially those occurring in males, could have their origin in ciliated metaplasia of apocrine sweat glands.
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