Penile epidermal inclusion cyst: a rare location

Ealai, Parthasarathy Athmarao; Yadav, Vikas; Vanjare, Harshad Arvind; Gibikote, Sridhar

doi:10.1136/bcr-2015-212137

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“…Penile median raphe cysts are therefore present along the median line in the ventral aspect of shaft of penis. Acquired cysts are a result of traumatic or surgical implantation of epithelial elements in the dermis or occlusion of pilosebaceous units [ 9 ]. Circumcision and hypospadias surgery are the frequently attributed procedures for epidermoid cysts formations post operatively [ 10 ].…”

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A case report of an epidermoid inclusion cyst following repair of hypospadias

Gondal,

Saman,

Chaudhry

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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A case report of an epidermoid inclusion cyst following repair of hypospadias

Gondal,

Saman,

Chaudhry

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…Several mechanisms of the formation of epidermoid cysts have been described. Sequestration of epidermal rests during the embryological period, occlusion of the pilosebaceous unit, or the traumatic or surgical implantation of epithelial elements cause the development of these cysts [ 8 ]. However, true epidermoid inclusion cysts are formed by the implantation of epithelial elements into the dermis [ 9 ].…”

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“…It has been reported that PECs may occur in the early or late period after penile surgery [ 8 , 13 ]. While Ofoha et al presented a case with PEC that occurred a few weeks after circumcision, Ealai et al reported another case with PEC that presented 10 years after circumcision [ 8 , 13 ]. When the time to notice the cysts in our series was evaluated, the shortest period was one month in a case of circumcision, while the longest period was 180 months (15 years) in a case of hypospadias.…”

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Acquired Penile Epidermoid Cysts in Children

Yağmur¹,

Tekın²,

Bağcı³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundIn this study, we aim to present the experience of a tertiary center regarding penile epidermoid cysts over 15 years. MethodologyPatient files of those who underwent surgical excision for penile epidermoid cysts between 2005 and 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. The demographics, clinical characteristics, etiological factors, cyst features, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up data were analyzed. ResultsIn total, 24 penile epidermoid cysts were excised in 21 boys. The median age at the time of surgery was 52 (15-204) months. The median duration between previous surgery and cyst excision was 40 (1-180) months. In total, 11 cases had a history of circumcision, and 10 had undergone hypospadias surgery. There was no significant difference between these two etiologic groups (p > 0.05). The main symptom was an asymptomatic penile mass. The average cyst size was 9.4 ± 6.7 mm. All cysts were completely excised with incisions made over old scars, except one. No complications were observed during a median follow-up period of 50 (12-120) months, and only one recurrence was noted. ConclusionsAcquired penile epidermoid cysts may present as an early or late complication after penile surgery. Complete excision with an incision along the existing scars seems to be an effective solution for preventing new scars.

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“…They are usually asymptomatic, but as they grow in size over time, they may cause symptoms due to infection or trauma. Penile epidermal cysts can compress the urethra, causing voiding difficulty, urinary tract infection, and pain in sexual intercourse due to penile distortion [6,7].…”

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Penile Distortion Caused by a Large Epidermal Cyst after Augmentation Penoplasty: A Case Report

Wang

Choi

2022

J Wound Manag Res

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Although an epidermal cyst is a common cutaneous lesion that can present anywhere on the body, it is not easily found on the penis. A 64-year-old man visited Hanyang University Guri Hospital with a soft, large, subcutaneous mass on the right ventral side of the penile shaft that caused distortion. He had augmentation penoplasty 20 years ago with a dermal fat graft, but had not experienced any asymmetry or infection of the penis during the postoperative period. Three years prior the patient had observed a lump on his penis that had since grown slowly, causing distortion of the penis and sexual dysfunction. The mass was excised and diagnosed by a pathologist as an epidermal cyst. The patient was satisfied with the aesthetic result, and his sexual function gradually returned. Here, we introduce an extremely rare case of a penile epidermal cyst causing penile distortion. We suggest that the cause for its formation was incomplete de-epithelization of the graft during dermal fat grafting.

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Penile epidermal inclusion cyst: a rare location

Cited by 6 publications

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A case report of an epidermoid inclusion cyst following repair of hypospadias

A case report of an epidermoid inclusion cyst following repair of hypospadias

Acquired Penile Epidermoid Cysts in Children

Penile Distortion Caused by a Large Epidermal Cyst after Augmentation Penoplasty: A Case Report

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