spermatocele

(ˈspɜːmətəʊˌsiːl)

(Pathology) a swelling of the testicle

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Noun

spermatocele - a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa

puffiness, swelling, lump - an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

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sper·ma·to·cele

, spermatocyst

n. espermatocele, quiste del epidídimo que contiene espermatozoides.

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AWDear AW,The cyst in your testicle is most likely a spermatic/epididymal cyst, otherwise known as a spermatocele.

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Routine pathology evaluation of hydrocele and spermatocele specimens is associated with significant costs and no identifiable benefit.

The futility of continued surveillance of epididymal cysts--A study of the prevalence and clinico-demographics in pre- vs. post-pubertal boys

Two cases of spermatocele were diagnosed following histopathological examination of the specimen.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CYSTIC SWELLINGS OF SCROTUM IN ADULT PATIENTS

(1,3) The differential diagnosis includes hydrocele, spermatocele, varicocele, Morgagnian cyst, and testicular neoplasm.

Polyorchidism with intermittent testicular torsion

It is usually bilateral, although asymmetrical and almost always associated with spermatocele. The US findings of TERT are often specific and should obviate unnecessary surgery or biopsy (33, 34).

Sonographically indeterminate scrotal masses: how MRI helps in characterization

(7) To date, however, no tool or examination can reliably distinguish emergency situations such as testicular torsion from less acute causes of scrotal pain such as epididymitis, spermatocele, hydrocele, or distal ureterolithiasis.

An Accurate Diagnostic Pathway Helps to Correctly Distinguish Between the Possible Causes of Acute Scrotum

On many occasions terms 'EC' and 'spermatocele' have been used interchangeably to describe the same entity.

Benign Scrotal Tumor in a Pediatric Patient: Epididymal Cyst

Other differential diagnoses include other paratesticular lesions such as spermatocele, hydrocele, varicocele, polyorchidism, intratesticular simple cyst, and tumors of the spermatic cord such as lipoma and leiomyoma.

Fibrous Pseudotumor of Tunica Albuginea Testis Mimicking Testicular Neoplasm in a Young Man

A scrotal ultrasound found no evidence of testicular abnormalities, but there was an interval increase in size of a right side spermatocele, which corresponded to the abnormal uptake noted on the nuclear medicine examination (Figures 2(a)-2(c)).

False Positive Findings on I-131 WBS and SPECT/CT in Patients with History of Thyroid Cancer: Case Series

Local causes can include chronic infection of the testis or epididymis testicular tumour indirect inguinal hernia hydrocele spermatocele or varicocele.

Chronic scrotal pain caused by Mild Epididymitis: Report of a series of 44 cases

Scrotal ultrasound revealed a 3 cm solid mass and spermatocele sac in the epididymis.

inflamatuar psodotumor: Olgu sunumu ve literaturun gozden gecirilmesi / Inflammatory pseudotumor of the epididymis: a case report and review of the literature

A spermatocele, a harmless cyst of the epididymis, the tube that transmits sperm from the testis, containing fluid and sperm.

WHY DO I HAVE A LUMP IN MY SCROTUM?