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Objective: To describe the clinical presentation, preoperative diagnostic possibilities, and treatment of cystic nephroma., Methods: We describe a case of cystic nephroma in an adult male and show that, both in our patient and in the literature, a definitive diagnosis can only be obtained postoperatively, even when there is a reasonable clinical suspicion., Conclusions: Cystic nephroma is rare, and some authors consider it a questionable entity. However, it should be distinguished from renal cystic neoplasms, which can resemble the condition.

Objectives: To report 2 cases of median raphe cysts, 1 in the penis and the other in the perineum., Method: Two cases of median raphe cyst are described; the first was treated by surgery and the second required no treatment., Results: The surgical patient experienced no complications and was asymptomatic with no recurrence at 2 years., Conclusions: Median raphe cysts are a rare, benign condition of uncertain etiology. Treatment consists on simple excision.