Clinical analysis of 23 cases of epidermoid cyst of testis in children
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This retrospective study of 23 pediatric patients demonstrates that testicular epidermoid cysts present as painless scrotal masses mimicking malignancy, with ultrasound showing low diagnostic sensitivity (26.1%) compared to intraoperative frozen section (88.89%). All patients successfully underwent testicle-sparing resection, supporting organ preservation when frozen section confirms benign pathology.
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- Testicular epidermoid cysts in children present as painless scrotal masses, often mimicking malignant tumors clinically.
- Preoperative B-ultrasound has low sensitivity (26.1%) for diagnosis; intraoperative frozen section improves accuracy to 88.89%.
- Testicle-sparing mass resection is feasible and appropriate for confirmed epidermoid cysts in pediatric patients.
- Epidermoid cysts are rare, unilateral, and typically occur around age 6; histopathology confirms diagnosis postoperatively.
- When imaging is inconclusive, rapid intraoperative pathological examination should guide surgical decision-making.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Clinical analysis of 23 cases of epidermoid cyst of testis in children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-02. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8794?via_space=staycurrentmd
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