Congenital penile epidermal cyst: a rare location

A 22 years old male presented with a mass over the penis since birth, which was painless and gradually increasing in size. The mass was excised and it was found to be penile epidermal cyst. Epidermal cyst is one of the most common benign tumors occurring in the body, which commonly occurs either congenitally or following trauma or surgery, where the epidermal elements get trapped within closed space. But here this case had no trauma and surgeries in the past and the mass present since birth-a case of congenital penile epidermal cyst.

Colovesical Fistula: A Rare Cause Of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection In Young Male Managed Conservatively

Colovesical fistula is a rare disease which has abnormal communication between the colon and urinary bladder, and it is most commonly caused by diverticular disease. A 25-year-old male was presented with recurrent episodes of dysuria since last 3 yearrs. Further examination revealed that he had associated bowel complaints of frequent stools and intermittent loose stools, which further subsided on taking antibiotics. Colonoscopy was performed which revealed inflamed colonic mucosa. The Biopsy was taken from the concerned region which suggested chronic nonspecific inflammation. Medical management can be considered in patients with colovesical fistula who are willing for long term surveillance.