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TERMINOLOGY
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- Spermatocele: Retention cyst of rete testis or epididymis containing spermatozoa
- Epididymal cyst: Collection of simple fluid
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Selected References
- Sharbidre KG et al: Imaging of scrotal masses. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(7):2087-108, 2020
- Rebik K et al: Scrotal ultrasound. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(3):635-48, 2019
- Nicola R et al: Review of paratesticular pathology: findings on ultrasound and MRI. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(2):585-601, 2017
- 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
- Sommers D et al: Ultrasonography evaluation of scrotal masses. Radiol Clin North Am. 52(6):1265-81, 2014
- 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
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Spermatocele: Retention cyst of rete testis or epididymis containing spermatozoa
- Epididymal cyst: Collection of simple fluid
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
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
- Sharbidre KG et al: Imaging of scrotal masses. Abdom Radiol (NY). 45(7):2087-108, 2020
- Rebik K et al: Scrotal ultrasound. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(3):635-48, 2019
- Nicola R et al: Review of paratesticular pathology: findings on ultrasound and MRI. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(2):585-601, 2017
- 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
- Sommers D et al: Ultrasonography evaluation of scrotal masses. Radiol Clin North Am. 52(6):1265-81, 2014
- 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
