Spermatocele: Retention cyst of rete testis or epididymis containing spermatozoa
Epididymal head cyst: Collection of simple fluid
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Selected References
Low LS et al: Aspiration and sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles/epididymal cysts with 100% alcohol. ANZ J Surg. 90(1-2):57-61, 2020
Srisajjakul S et al: Diagnostic clues, pitfalls, and imaging characteristics of '-celes' that arise in abdominal and pelvic structures. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(11):3638-52, 2020
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. 85(6):1510-4, 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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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
Low LS et al: Aspiration and sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles/epididymal cysts with 100% alcohol. ANZ J Surg. 90(1-2):57-61, 2020
Srisajjakul S et al: Diagnostic clues, pitfalls, and imaging characteristics of '-celes' that arise in abdominal and pelvic structures. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(11):3638-52, 2020
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. 85(6):1510-4, 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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