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. 2010 Jul;51(7):505-7.
doi: 10.4111/kju.2010.51.7.505. Epub 2010 Jul 20.

Multiple epidermoid cysts arising from the extratesticular scrotal, spermatic cord and perineal area

Sun Ju Lee  1 , Jee Han Lee, Seung Hyun Jeon, Myung Joon Kim
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Multiple epidermoid cysts arising from the extratesticular scrotal, spermatic cord and perineal area

Sun Ju Lee et al. Korean J Urol. 2010 Jul.

Abstract

An extratesticular scrotal epidermoid cyst is a relatively very rare condition, and an epidermoid cyst arising from the spermatic cord area is extremely rare. We report a case of multiple epidermoid cysts arising from the extratesticular scrotum, spermatic cord, and lower extremities. To our best knowledge, concomitant occurrence of these lesions has not been reported previously in the literature.

Keywords: Epidermal cyst; Scrotum; Spermatic cord.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have nothing to disclose.

Figures

FIG. 1
FIG. 1
(A) Well demarcated, homogenous, hypoechoic mass closely adjacent to the spermatic cord. (B) Gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted magnetic resonance image showing subcutaneous masses in the scrotum and inner thigh with only peripheral wall enhancement.
FIG. 2
FIG. 2
Photograph of the sectioned specimen shows compactly packed keratin debris within the cystic wall.
FIG. 3
FIG. 3
Cystic wall is lined by mature stratified squamous epithelium with outer laminated keratin layer and inner free floating keratin debris (H&E, ×40).
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