Title of article
Conservative Surgical Management of Bilateral Epidermoid Cysts of the Testis: a Case Report and Review of Literature
Author/Authors
Al-Durazi, Mohammed H Urology Unit - Surgical Department and Pathology Department - Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain , Al-Helo, Hamad A Urology Unit - Surgical Department and Pathology Department - Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain , Malik, Ashok K Urology Unit - Surgical Department and Pathology Department - Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain , Kadhim, Abdulameer E Urology Unit - Surgical Department and Pathology Department - Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain
Pages
3
From page
224
To page
226
Abstract
Epidermoid cysts of the testis are benign tumor-like intratesticular masses. They are rare, representing less than 1% of all testicular tumors, and approximately 300 cases have been reported in the literature. Treatment of epidermoid cysts is controversial with the traditional treatment being radical orchidectomy. Awareness of this entity and the criteria for differential diagnosis will enhance the possibility of testicular preservation, averting unnecessary orchidectomy, especially for bilateral lesions. We report a case of bilateral epidermoid cysts in a 19-year-old man in whom the testes were preserved with conservative surgical management.
Keywords
epidermoid cyst , testes , conservative surgical management
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2005
Record number
2485704
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