Epidermoid Cyst of the Testis in a 6 -Years-Old Boy With Increased Serum LDH

• Main Author: Ali Asghar Ketabchi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2014-04-01
• Series: International Journal of School Health
• Subjects: cyst; testis; ldh
• Online Access: http://intjsh.sums.ac.ir/article_45020_a8e853e73d64affbb64d9caa7a4271bf.pdf

<strong>Introduction:</strong> Epidermoid cyst of the testis is a rare benign tumor. Controversies exist with regards to the management of these cysts. Whilst some surgeons have performed radical orchidectomy, others adopt a conservative approach. <strong>Case report:</strong> We have reported a case of epidermoid cyst in the left testis in a six-year-old male who presented with a painless hard mass in the upper pole of the left testis with increased serum LDH and uncertain ultrasound features, which was treated by radical orchidectomy. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> Our reported case did not have the classic epidermoid cyst imaging features and additionally had an elevated serum LDH level therefore we decided to perform an inguinal radical orchiectomy.