ISSN:
1437-7772
Schlagwort(e):
Key words Dermoid cyst
;
Testis
;
Prostate cancer
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract We report a case of dermoid cyst of the right testis. An 85-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with an enlarged right testicle and a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. A hard testis of approximately 10 cm, with a smooth surface, was palpated. On digital rectal examination, a hard prostate of approximately 4 cm, with irregular surface, was palpated. We performed right inguinal orchiectomy and transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy. The wall of the testis was calcified, with a cyst that contained yellow-white sebaceous material and tufts of hair. Microscopically, the cyst wall showed calcification and ossification, and had hair roots. The diagnosis was dermoid cyst. We also found a well differentiated adenocarcinoma (Gleason 2–3) in the prostate. Dermoid cyst of the testis is very rare. To our knowledge, this case is in the oldest patient thus far reported.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s101470050107
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