Testicular epidermoid cyst: A rare entity - Case report.

Autor:	Lachkar S; Department of Urology A, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco. Electronic address: lachkar.sa@gmail.com., El Ghazzaly A; Department of Urology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Mrabti M; Department of Urology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Louardi N; Department of Urology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Alami M; Department of Urology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco., Ameur A; Department of Urology, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2024 Oct; Vol. 123, pp. 110308. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 16.
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110308
Abstrakt:	Introduction and Importance: Epidermoid cysts (ECs) of the testicle are rare benign lesions that can mimic more serious testicular masses. Accurate diagnosis is essential for proper management, often requiring surgical intervention to confirm the nature of the mass. Case Presentation: A 21-year-old male presented with chronic pain in his right scrotum. Physical examination revealed a firm mass within the right testis. Ultrasound and MRI findings were consistent with an intratesticular EC. The patient underwent partial orchidectomy for further evaluation and treatment. Clinical Discussion: Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst, characterized by a well-defined lesion with keratin-filled cystic spaces. The differential diagnosis for testicular masses includes both benign and malignant conditions. Imaging alone may not be sufficient to distinguish between these possibilities, making surgical exploration and histopathological examination necessary for definitive diagnosis. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of considering epidermoid cysts in the differential diagnosis of testicular masses in young males. Surgical intervention, such as partial orchidectomy, not only provides a definitive diagnosis but also serves as a therapeutic measure. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery, emphasizing the efficacy and safety of the surgical approach in such cases. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement None. (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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