Unusual location of apocrine hidrocystoma in children: Case series.

Abstract

Apocrine Hidrocystoma is a relatively rare benign tumour that begins from the apocrine sweat glands of the head and neck. The Authors present a case series of children with urogenital localization. Two boys (15years and 9years) presented with a small mass on the glans. Another 15-year-old boy presented with a cystic lesion in the right side of the scrotum where he had a previous surgery. The last case, a 17-year-old boy, presented because of a penile cyst of 8mm. All four had surgical operations because of aesthetic discomfort or problems during micturition. Histological examination showed a diagnosis of apocrine hidrocystoma in all cases. This benign tumour rarely affects the urogenital system in children, but when it happens the child can have discomfort and proper treatment is mandatory. Surgery is the preferred treatment with a low risk of recurrence.