Huge epidermoid cyst of the spermatic cord in an adult patient

Int J Urol. 2006 Jan;13(1):95-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2006.01228.x.

Abstract

Tumors arising in the spermatic cord are uncommon and form a heterogeneous group of neoplasms. A variety of both benign and malignant lesions have been demonstrated. Benign tumors represent 80% of the total, but unfortunately clinical and sonographic features are not specific and they cannot safely differentiate a teratomatous or a malignant neoplasm from benign tumors. We report a case of a huge epidermoid cyst of the spermatic cord in an adult patient confirmed after local excision. The etiology, differential diagnosis, and management alternatives are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Spermatic Cord* / diagnostic imaging
  • Spermatic Cord* / pathology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urogenital Surgical Procedures / methods