Epidermoid Cyst of the Testis Demonstrating Double Target Sign: A Case Report.
- Author:
Hee Jin KIM
;
Young Tae LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Testis;
Ultrasonography;
Epidermoid Cyst
- MeSH:
Epidermal Cyst*;
Testicular Neoplasms;
Testis*;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2001;42(1):130-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Epidermoid Cyst is a very rare benign neoplasm of the testis which represents about 1% of all testicular tumors. Ultrasonography findings of epidermoid cyst are so variable in reported cases that it is not eas y to diagnose preoperatively. The echogenecity of mixed echoic. it may show hyperechoic rim, and rarely shows target apperance. Target appearance may be a specific finding of epidermoid cyst, and it may be helpful to diagnose preoperatively. we describe a case of epidermoid cyst of the testis demonstrating double target sign on ultrasonography.
