Median raphe cyst. Report of two cases and literature review

Arch Esp Urol. 2009 Sep;62(7):585-9.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Objectives: To report 2 cases of median raphe cysts, 1 in the penis and the other in the perineum.

Method: Two cases of median raphe cyst are described; the first was treated by surgery and the second required no treatment.

Results: The surgical patient experienced no complications and was asymptomatic with no recurrence at 2 years.

Conclusions: Median raphe cysts are a rare, benign condition of uncertain etiology. Treatment consists on simple excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis
  • Perineum
  • Urachal Cyst* / diagnosis
  • Urachal Cyst* / therapy