Intratesticular Simple cyst lined by ciliated columnar epithelium: A Case Report.
10.12701/yujm.2005.22.2.266
- Author:
Ji Yoon KIM
1
;
Hwa Soo LIM
;
Ki Hak MOON
;
Mi Jin KIM
;
Jae Ho CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea. khmoon@med.yu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Simple cyst;
Testis;
Cilia;
Columnar epithelium
- MeSH:
Cilia;
Diagnosis;
Epithelium*;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Testis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
2005;22(2):266-269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An intratesticular simple cyst is a rare lesion. The pathogenesis of such lesions is uncertain. Clinically, an intratesticular simple cyst may be difficult to differentiate from a cystic neoplasm. However, preoperative diagnosis is possible using ultrasonography (US). Testis-sparing surgery with simple enucleation of the cyst has a favorable outcome. We report an intratesticular simple cyst in a 48-year-old male who had a non-tender cystic mass in the right testis for 2 years. The diagnosis was made by preoperative US. The patient underwent a testis-sparing surgery. After simple excision of the cyst, histological examination revealed a simple cyst lined by ciliated cuboidal and columnar epithelium.
