Spermatic cord hydatid cyst: an unusual localization

Abstract Lesions of the groin include hernia, hydrocele, spermatic cord cyst, undescended testes, lymphadenopathy, and abscess. Hydatid cysts are endemic in certain regions of the world. They are usually located in the liver, lung, spleen, brain, and kidney. Although many uncommon locations have bee...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2007-12, Vol.42 (12), p.e15-e16
Main Authors: Yurtçu, Müslim, Gündüz, Metin, Toy, Hatice, Günel, Engin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Albendazole - therapeutic use
Biopsy, Needle
Child
Combined Modality Therapy
Echinococcosis - diagnosis
Echinococcosis - therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Genital Diseases, Male - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Male - therapy
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Male
Pediatrics
Rare Diseases
Spermatic Cord
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male - methods
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Summary:Abstract Lesions of the groin include hernia, hydrocele, spermatic cord cyst, undescended testes, lymphadenopathy, and abscess. Hydatid cysts are endemic in certain regions of the world. They are usually located in the liver, lung, spleen, brain, and kidney. Although many uncommon locations have been reported, hydatid disease has been reported 3 times in the spermatic cord. This is the first report of a child with hydatid disease in the spermatic cord. A 9-year-old boy with a spermatic cord cyst proven to be a hydatid cyst is reported.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.08.008