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Actas Urológicas Españolas
Print version ISSN 0210-4806
Abstract
PEREZ VALCARCEL, J. et al. Cutaneous ciliated cyst of the scrotal skin: A case report with discussion of pathogenesis. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2008, vol.32, n.8, pp.843-846. ISSN 0210-4806.
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.
Keywords : Cutaneous ciliated cyst; Scrotal skin; Immunonohistochemistry; Hormone receptors; Pathogenesis.