Will a penile cyst go away on its own?

Many people often encounter complications in their bodies, but they don't pay much attention to them. As a result, they begin to pay close attention to diseases of their reproductive system. Some people are told in the hospital examination results that they have penile cysts, but because it is a private part, they are unwilling to go to the hospital for treatment. However, they find that not only does it not recover, but on the contrary it may even worsen.

Overview

Midline penile cyst is an embryonic developmental abnormality of the male genitalia.

Pathophysiological changes

The cyst wall is a pseudostratified epithelium, usually 1 to 4 layers thick. Some epithelial cytoplasm is clear. Only in a few cases can cells containing mucus be found. Pathological changes: The cyst wall is a pseudostratified epithelium, usually 1 to 4 layers thick. Some epithelial cytoplasm is clear. Only in a few cases can cells containing mucus be found.

Symptoms and signs

This cyst usually occurs in young men and is caused by a congenital abnormality of the male genitalia. It is located on the ventral side of the penis, most commonly on the glans penis. The lesion is single, with a diameter of several millimeters, sometimes in a linear shape, and can be several centimeters long. Some cases have been misdiagnosed as penile apocrine cystadenoma in the past.

Diagnostic tests

This disease should be considered in cases of ventral penile cysts, which should be further confirmed by biopsy.

Diagnostic points: 1. Usually occurs in young people. 2. All are located on the ventral side of the penis. 3. The skin lesions are cystic masses with a diameter of several millimeters. 4. Histological cyst wall is pseudostratified epithelium, usually 1 to 4 layers. Some epithelial cells have clear cytoplasm. In a few cases, cells containing mucus can be found.

Treatment options

Local excision.