Papillary Cystadenoma: Unusual Localization

Abstract

45 apillary cystadenoma of the epididymis (PCE) is the second commonest benign neoplasm of this organ following adenomatoid tumor.1 Its is a rare epithelial tumour which is thought to develop within the efferent ductules.2 It was first described in 1956.3 It may occur sporadically or as a manifestation of von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHLD).4 Only 60 histologically documented cases have been reported in the English-language literature since the original report by Sherrick in 1956.5