Main findings: We report what to our knowledge is the first case of a giant multicystic cystadenoma of the Cowper's glands. An otherwise healthy 41-year-old man presented with acute urinary retention. Physical examination showed a perineal mass. Different imaging techniques demonstrated a multicystic tumor and en bloc excision was performed. Histological evaluation showed that the tumor arised from the bulbourethral glands; immunohistochemistry proved positive staining for high molecular weight cytokeratin. Case hypothesis: Cystic tumors in the pelvis can arise from different structures. Malignancy should be ruled out. Surgical excision can be diagnostic and curative. Future implications: When evaluating a pelvic cystic tumor, Cowper's glands cystadenoma may be a differential diagnosis and must be considered. Similar to prostate cystadenomas, en bloc excision is the optimal treatment.
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Villeda-Sandoval, C. I., Romero-Vélez, G., Lisker-Cervantes, A., de Zavaleta, M. S., Trolle-Silva, A., de Oca, D. M. M., & Castillejos-Molina, R. (2013). Giant multicystic cystadenoma of cowper’s gland: A case report. International Braz J Urol, 39(5), 741–746. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2013.05.17
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