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Archivos Españoles de Urología (Ed. impresa)
versão impressa ISSN 0004-0614
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RAMOS PLEGUEZUELOS, Francisco M. et al. Testicular epidermoid cyst. Arch. Esp. Urol. [online]. 2008, vol.61, n.5, pp.643-646. ISSN 0004-0614.
Objective: Testicular epidermoid cysts are rare and can be clinically misleading with other testicular neoplasms. We describe a case of epidermal cyst of the testis, with the aim to contribute to the clinicopathological knowledge of this entity. Methods: A 24-year-old caucasian man presented with a self-detected right testicular mass. Ultrasound features were consistent with solid tumor. He underwent an inguinal radical orchyectomy. Results: An intraparenchymal cyst measuring 1,4 cm was observed, covered by epidermal epithelium with no other skin components. Adnexal testicular pulp was normal. Conclusions: When a preoperative diagnosis is made, a conservative treatment is recommendable, including frozen sections analysis of the cyst and adjacent testicular parenchyma to rule out a coexistent intratubular germ cell neoplasia.
Palavras-chave : Epidermoid cyst; Teste; Germinal tumors; Conservative management.