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Epidermal cysts on scrotum and vulvaL72.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Co-Autor:Dr. Michael Hambardzumyan

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Last updated on: 17.07.2021

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Epidermoid cyst of the testis; Scrotal and vulval cysts; Scrotal cysts; Sebocystomatosis scroti; Testicular epidermoid cyst

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Blaschko and Gumpert, 1924

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Epidermal cysts in the area of the scrotum and the vulva skin (large labia).

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Unknown.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Usually multiple, 0.5-1.5 cm, bulging, yellowish, firm nodules with a pore-like central opening. After stab incision yellow-white masses can be expressed (this procedure is not a therapeutic option).

In a single case, the joint appearance of scrotal cysts (epidermal inclusion cysts) and syringomas has been reported (Diep M et al. 2020).

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Epidermal cysts. Fresh scrotal and vulval cysts show the typical characteristics of epidermal cysts. Over time, calcification foci develop, which increasingly displace the cyst wall.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Enucleation with entire capsule in LA, if possible without opening the capsule. This surgical procedure can be performed at the patient's request.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Blaschko A, Gumpert M (1924) Calcified scrotal xanthomas. Arch Dermatol Syph 146: 323-329.
  2. Braun-Falco M (2018) Cysts and pseudocysts of the skin. In: Braun-Falco`s dermatology, venereology and allergology. Plewig G et al (eds) p 1756
  3. Dechev IY et al (2005) A rare case of epidermoid cyst of the scrotum with signs of malignization--clinical and morphological features. Folia Med (Plovdiv) 47:92-94

  4. Diep M et al (2020) Multiple scrotal cysts Composed of combined syringomas and epidermal inclusion cysts: A Previously Unreported Association. Am J Dermatopathol 42:52-54.

  5. Noël B et al. (2006) Multiple nodules of the scrotum: histopathological findings and surgical procedure. A study of five cases. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 20:707-710

  6. Shah V et al (2007) Scrotal calcinosis results from calcification of cysts derivedfrom
    hair follicles: a series of 20 cases evaluating the spectrum of changesresulting
    in scrotal calcinosis. Am J Dermatopathol 29:172-175

  7. Wiesenthal JD, Ettler H, Razvi H (2004) Testicular epidermoid cyst: a case report and review of the clinicopathologic features. Can J Urol 11: 2133-2135

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Last updated on: 17.07.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Co-Autor: Dr. Michael Hambardzumyan