Epididymal cyst
An epididymal cyst is a cyst of the epididymis containing serous fluid. They are difficult to differentiate from a spermatocele except by aspiration, since a spermatocele contains milky-appearing sperm.[1]
| Epididymal cyst | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology |
| Causes | Congenital but manifests in adults. |
| Diagnostic method | By clinical examination it appears as a mass which resembles a bunch of grapes. It may also be detected using a transillumination test, where a mass will appear as the 'Chinese Lantern' pattern. |
| Treatment | Surgical excision can be performed but it is not preferred in young adults as it can cause infertility as well as psychological effects on the patient. |
Epididymal cyst
References
- "Testicular Ultrasound & Pathology of the Testes". www.ceessentials.net. Archived from the original on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2016-12-23.
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