Abstract
Epididymal cysts are the commonest intrascrotal cystic swellings and are invariably benign. The incidence increases with age and the commonest site is the caput epididymidis. The vast majority are asymptomatic and indications for surgery are uncommon but can include pain or cosmesis. Surgical extirpation of these cysts risks epididymal obstruction and should not be taken lightly in patients who may want to father children.Recurrence following cyst excision is very common due to the nature of the epididymis. Excision of the whole epididymal gland prevents this but with the consequence of causing irreversible unilateral testicular obstruction.
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Natarajan, V., Oakley, N. (2008). Epididymal Cyst/Epididymectomyn. In: Thomas, W.E.G., Senninger, N.J.G.M. (eds) Short Stay Surgery. Springer Surgery Atlas Series. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69028-3_18
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