TITLE:
Epidermoid Cyst of the Testis 5-Year Follow-Up Results in Adults
AUTHORS:
Caner Ediz, Aysenur Ihvan, Bulent Kati, Serkan Akan, Omer Yilmaz
KEYWORDS:
Epidermoid Cyst, Testis, Germ Cell Tumor
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Urology,
Vol.9 No.4,
April
26,
2019
ABSTRACT: Background: In this study, we aimed to share our experiences in patients
with epidermoid cyst of the testis. We report the demographic and clinical
characteristics and the long term results in patients with epidermoid cysts. Materials and Methods: Thirteen patients with epidermoid cyst of the testis
treated between June 2000 and January 2018 were retrospectively evaluated.
Ten patients with available data were included in the study. Patients’ age,
scrotal localization of symptoms, physical examination findings, serum tumor
marker levels, pathology results and follow-up periods were recorded. Results: The current cohort consisted of 10 patients. The mean age at diagnosis
was 29.7 years (range, 20 to 53 years). Eighty percent of the lesions were localized
to the left hemiscrotum and 20% to the right hemiscrotum. One patient
had a history of unilateral undescended testis. Serum tumor markers were
normal in all patients. The mean scrotal mass lesion volume at diagnosis was
28 mm3 (range, 13 to 51 mm3). The mean follow-up period was 66.9 months
(range, 12 to 216 months). Conclusions: Epidermoid cyst of the testis should
be kept in mind, particularly in patients with lesions negative for tumor
markers and radiological findings typical of epidermoid cysts. Annual follow-up is not required.