Testicular cysts: Management and literature review

Simple testicular cysts are extremely rare; only 20 cases have been reported in the literature. Sites include the tunica albuginea, tunica vaginalis, and testicular epidermis. Conservative enucleation is an effective treatment for these lesions once ultrasound examination establishes that the mass i...

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Published inJournal of Osteopathic Medicine (Online) Vol. 99; no. 10; p. 537
Main Authors Khorsandi, Moez, Lobby, Nancy, Harkaway, Richard C, Ginsberg, Phillip C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Osteopathic Association 01.10.1999
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Cysts - epidemiology
Cysts - surgery
Epidermal Cyst - epidemiology
Epidermal Cyst - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Testicular Diseases - epidemiology
Testicular Diseases - surgery
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Summary:Simple testicular cysts are extremely rare; only 20 cases have been reported in the literature. Sites include the tunica albuginea, tunica vaginalis, and testicular epidermis. Conservative enucleation is an effective treatment for these lesions once ultrasound examination establishes that the mass is cystic. Such Enucleation salvages testicular tissue. In the cases discussed, two patients were initially evaluated for vague testicular discomfort and one patient for male infertility. All were subsequently found to have benign testicular cysts. All the cysts were excised, and all patients remain disease-free. Included is a case series report of simple testicular cysts and a review of the literature.
ISSN:0098-6151
2702-3648
2702-3648
DOI:10.7556/jaoa.1999.99.10.537