Testicular epidermoid cyst: A rare case
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Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst
Published on: March 31, 2023
Kenan B Ashouri1, Joshua M Heiman1, Emily F Kelly1
1Department of Urology, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Testicular epidermoid cysts are a rare cause of testicular pathology. No cases of recurrence or metastasis have been reported in the literature. As a result, inguinal partial orchiectomy with frozen section has recently become standard treatment. A 43-year-old male presented with right testicular discomfort and the presence of mass. Right inguinal partial orchiectomy with frozen section was performed, and the right testicle was preserved. The final pathology report confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst. The importance of accurate diagnosis of this benign lesion is crucial for the prevention of unnecessary radical orchiectomy.
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