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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Spermatocele: Retention cyst of rete testis or epididymis containing spermatozoa
- Epididymal head cyst: Collection of simple fluid
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Yang JR et al: Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique. Urology. ePub, 2015
- Erikci V et al: Management of epididymal cysts in childhood. J Pediatr Surg. 48(10):2153-6, 2013
- Rioja J et al: Adult hydrocele and spermatocele. BJU Int. 107(11):1852-64, 2011
- Valentino M et al: Cystic lesions and scrotal fluid collections in adults: Ultrasound findings. J Ultrasound. 14(4):208-15, 2011
- Posey ZQ et al: Rate and associations of epididymal cysts on pediatric scrotal ultrasound. J Urol. 184(4 Suppl):1739-42, 2010
- Sista AK et al: Color Doppler sonography in evaluation of spermatoceles: the "falling snow" sign. J Ultrasound Med. 27(1):141-3, 2008
- Smart JM et al: Ultrasound findings of masses of the paratesticular space. Clin Radiol. 63(8):929-38, 2008
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Spermatocele: Retention cyst of rete testis or epididymis containing spermatozoa
- Epididymal head cyst: Collection of simple fluid
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Yang JR et al: Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique. Urology. ePub, 2015
- Erikci V et al: Management of epididymal cysts in childhood. J Pediatr Surg. 48(10):2153-6, 2013
- Rioja J et al: Adult hydrocele and spermatocele. BJU Int. 107(11):1852-64, 2011
- Valentino M et al: Cystic lesions and scrotal fluid collections in adults: Ultrasound findings. J Ultrasound. 14(4):208-15, 2011
- Posey ZQ et al: Rate and associations of epididymal cysts on pediatric scrotal ultrasound. J Urol. 184(4 Suppl):1739-42, 2010
- Sista AK et al: Color Doppler sonography in evaluation of spermatoceles: the "falling snow" sign. J Ultrasound Med. 27(1):141-3, 2008
- Smart JM et al: Ultrasound findings of masses of the paratesticular space. Clin Radiol. 63(8):929-38, 2008
