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A member asked:
Can an epididymal cyst turn cancerous?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Unheard of: Sebacious cysts never turn cancerous. There is a rare type of cancer called sebacious carcinoma that has a similar presentation to sebacious cyst, but it's very rare (however, I have one patient like that).
Answered 1/10/2012
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Epididymal cyst: Epididymal cyst is a benign cyst and does not turn into cancer. It might grow though and in that case it might cause some testicualr discomfort. Regular exams ( twice a year) is the way to follow it up.
Answered 2/12/2017
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No, but...: I have never heard or read any discussion on such concern in my 45-yr study and practice in urology. Theoretically, cancerous change can be a concern, but very unlikely; as stated, I have never heard or read.... For individual concern, ask and talk with Doc timely.
Answered 5/11/2014
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Yes,but rarely: has it been confirmed by histology (microscopic exam of the tissue?
Answered 10/15/2015
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