Multiple Swellings Over the Scrotum: Epidermal Inclusion Cysts
Bhushan Shah, Devendra S Yadav, Adithya Reddy, Jayant Bajaj
TL;DR
This paper presents a case of multiple painless scrotal swellings diagnosed as epidermal inclusion cysts after surgical excision and histopathological analysis.
Contribution
The novelty lies in the clinical and histopathological confirmation of epidermal inclusion cysts in a rare multiple scrotal presentation.
Findings
The patient had multiple painless scrotal swellings that were surgically excised.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis as epidermal inclusion cysts.
The initial clinical suspicion of trichilemmal cysts was incorrect.
Abstract
Epidermal inclusion cysts are lesions that are benign and commonly occur on the regions of the scalp, face, neck, and scrotum. It is usually a painless condition but may become painful if it gets infected. A rupture of the cyst wall can lead to an intensely painful inflammatory reaction, and it is a common presentation to a surgeon. In this case, the patient reported multiple painless swellings on the scrotum, which were excised under spinal anesthesia. It was initially thought to be trichilemmal cysts, but on histopathological examination (HPE), it was diagnosed as epidermal inclusion cysts.
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TopicsCancer and Skin Lesions · Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts · Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Studies