Epidermoid cyst of the testis A case report
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Testis, epidermoid cystAbstract
Background and objectives: Epidermoid cyst of the testis is a very rare benign lesion that accounts for about 1% of all testicular tumors.
Case report: 16-year old male with epidermoid cyst of the testis is described in which the diagnosis was unsuspected clinically and diagnosed histopathologically. The clinical, histogenesis, pathology and management are briefly reviewed.
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