Synchronous epidermoid cyst and mature teratoma of the testis: an unusual association

Urol Int. 2007;78(4):364-6. doi: 10.1159/000100844.

Abstract

We describe here the first case of a synchronous epidermoid cyst and mature teratoma of the testis occurring in a young man presenting a with bilateral testicular tumor. After a clinical, biological and ultrasound evaluation, testis-sparing surgery was performed on the left testis and a total orchiectomy on the right side in accordance with oncological principles. Histopathological examination revealed a simple epidermoid cyst on the left side and a mature teratoma on the right side, following Price's criteria. No metastasis was detected, and the patient was closely followed. The patient remains disease-free and has normal postoperative testosterone levels 3 years after the surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epidermal Cyst / complications*
  • Epidermal Cyst / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Testis / pathology*
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Testosterone