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Enterogenous cyst of pediatric testis: a case report
Yoko Saitoh1, Takashi Kawahara2,3, Masako Otani4
1Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|July 31, 2017
Summary
This study reports a rare case of an enterogenous cyst found in a pediatric testis. This intestinal cyst presented as a groin mass in a young boy, highlighting a unique testicular anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Pathology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Enterogenous cysts are rare intestinal cysts typically found in the mediastinum or abdominal cavity.
- They are congenital anomalies that can occur in various locations within the body.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old boy presented with a left groin mass and pain.
- Intraoperative frozen sections revealed no malignancy, and orchiectomy was avoided.
- Histological examination of the resected specimen showed columnar epithelium and smooth muscle.
Findings:
- The resected mass was diagnosed as an enterogenous cyst of the testis.
- This represents a rare occurrence of an enterogenous cyst in this specific anatomical location.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of enterogenous cysts.
- Highlights the importance of thorough histological examination for diagnosing rare testicular masses in pediatric patients.
- Contributes to the limited literature on testicular enterogenous cysts, aiding future diagnostic and management strategies.
