Abstract
Simple intratesticular cyst: A rare finding amenable to testis-sparing surgery
Highlights
Simple intra-testicular cysts (SIC) in childhood are an uncommon finding
Testicular cysts are a rare finding in the pediatric population
With detailed ultrasonographic findings confirming the presence of a simple cyst the surgeon may proceed with testissparing surgery
Summary
Simple intra-testicular cysts (SIC) in childhood are an uncommon finding. There are approximately 50 reported cases in the literature, with only about 10 cases reported in children under 2 years of age. Introduction Simple intra-testicular cysts (SIC) in childhood are an uncommon finding. Slaughenhoupt et al reported the first neonatal diagnosis of a simple testicular cyst and advocated testicular sparing surgery [1]. We report a case of SIC in a 7month-old successfully managed with testissparing surgery.
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