Unusual location of apocrine hidrocystoma in children: Case series

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Apocrine Hidrocystoma is a relatively rare benign tumour that begins from the apocrine sweat glands of the head and neck. The Authors present a case series of children with urogenital localization. CASES PRESENTATION: Two boys (15 years and 9 years) presented with a small mass on the glans. Another 15-year-old boy presented with a cystic lesion in the right side of the scrotum where he had a previous surgery. The last case, a 17-year-old boy, presented because of a penile cyst of 8 mm. All four had surgical operations because of aesthetic discomfort or problems during micturition. Histological examination showed a diagnosis of apocrine hidrocystoma in all cases. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: This benign tumour rarely affects the urogenital system in children, but when it happens the child can have discomfort and proper treatment is mandatory. CONCLUSION: Surgery is the preferred treatment with a low risk of recurrence.