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[Intratesticular epithelial inclusion cyst].

Peter Andersen¹

¹Fredericia Sygehus, Urologisk Afdeling, Denmark. peterand82@hotmail.com

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|September 15, 2010

Summary

A rare epithelial inclusion cyst was found in a young male

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Urology
Pathology

Background:

Testicular tumors are rare, with epithelial inclusion cysts being less than 1% of all cases.
Epithelial inclusion cysts are typically associated with cutaneous involvement, making their isolated occurrence unusual.

Observation:

A 22-year-old male presented with a palpable testicular mass.
Ultrasound revealed an 8 × 10 × 13 mm lesion, raising suspicion for malignancy.

Findings:

Surgical excision and frozen section microscopy confirmed the absence of malignancy.
Histological examination identified the lesion as an epithelial inclusion cyst.

Implications:

This case highlights the rare occurrence of isolated intratesticular epithelial inclusion cysts.

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