Bilateral testis tumors in an infant: synchronous teratoma and epidermoid cyst

J Urol. 1995 Mar;153(3 Pt 2):1077-9.

Abstract

Teratoma ranks second in frequency to yolk sac carcinoma among testicular germ cell tumors in infants, accounting for 25% of cases. Testicular teratomas are uniformly benign in children younger than 24 months old. Epidermoid cysts are tumor-like lesions of unknown etiology, probably monodermal teratomas, comprising 3% of all pediatric testis tumors. Bilaterality is rare for both tumors. We report a case of a synchronous left testis teratoma and a right testis epidermoid cyst. Appropriate therapy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Epidermal Cyst / complications*
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Teratoma / complications*
  • Teratoma / diagnosis
  • Testicular Diseases / complications*
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis