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Hernia
Published in: Hernia 4/2009

01-08-2009 | Case Report

Μesothelial cyst of the spermatic cord as a cause of acquired cryptorchidism

Authors: G. Vaos, N. Zavras, K. Velaoras, K. Ereikat

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2009

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Abstract

Mesothelial cysts of the spermatic cord (MCSC) are a rare entity. A 2-year-old cryptorchid boy with an inguinal mass was found to have a MCSC which was confused with undescended testis. The testis was readily placed into the hemiscrotum after excision of the cyst. MCSC may present as undescended testis and may be an unusual cause of acquired cryptorchidism. It should be excised and the inguinal canal should be explored for the existence of an undescended testis.
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Metadata
Title
Μesothelial cyst of the spermatic cord as a cause of acquired cryptorchidism
Authors
G. Vaos
N. Zavras
K. Velaoras
K. Ereikat
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0457-y

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