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EPIDERMOID CYST OF THE TESTICLE
Author(s) -
Barnhouse David H.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1972.tb10092.x
Subject(s) - epidermoid cyst , groin , testicle , medicine , orchiectomy , anatomy , epidermal cyst , pathology , surgery
SUMMARY The twenty‐fourth case of epidermoid cyst of the testis is described with a review of the literature and of theories of the origin of this tumour. It is concluded that all neoplasms should be treated by complete orchiectomy through a groin incision. Although epidermoid cysts appear benign, the malignant potential of already disturbed germ cells is too great to leave the testis behind.