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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* Spermatoceles are fairly common, appearing in about 30% of adult men. They are usually found during self examination or while men are undergoing imaging studies for other conditions. | *Spermatoceles are fairly common, appearing in about 30% of adult men. They are usually found during self examination or while men are undergoing imaging studies for other conditions. | ||
* arise from an accumulation of sperm, usually in the head of the epididymis. | *arise from an accumulation of sperm, usually in the head of the epididymis. | ||
* cause is not known | *cause is not known | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
* small, pea-sized bulge or lump in the scrotum. | *small, pea-sized bulge or lump in the scrotum. | ||
*Sometimes this lump may be tender or painful and on occasions the scrotum is enlarged. | *Sometimes this lump may be tender or painful and on occasions the scrotum is enlarged. | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
* ultrasound - nearly 100% accurate in diagnosis of spermatocele | *ultrasound - nearly 100% accurate in diagnosis of spermatocele | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Usually does not require treatment | *Usually does not require treatment | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
* discharge home with urology follow up if needed | *discharge home with urology follow up if needed | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 4 July 2016
Background
- Spermatoceles are fairly common, appearing in about 30% of adult men. They are usually found during self examination or while men are undergoing imaging studies for other conditions.
- arise from an accumulation of sperm, usually in the head of the epididymis.
- cause is not known
Clinical Features
- small, pea-sized bulge or lump in the scrotum.
- Sometimes this lump may be tender or painful and on occasions the scrotum is enlarged.
Differential Diagnosis
Testicular Diagnoses
- Scrotal cellulitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Hematocele
- Hydrocele
- Indirect inguinal hernia
- Inguinal lymph node (Lymphadenitis)
- Orchitis
- Scrotal abscess
- Spermatocele
- Tinea cruris
- Testicular rupture
- Testicular torsion
- Testicular trauma
- Testicular tumor
- Torsion of testicular appendage
- Varicocele
- Pyocele
- Testicular malignancy
- Scrotal wall hematoma
Diagnosis
- ultrasound - nearly 100% accurate in diagnosis of spermatocele
Management
- Usually does not require treatment
- Surgical management my urology can be discussed if spermatocele is causing pain or increases in size
Disposition
- discharge home with urology follow up if needed
References
- Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. Hydrocele and Spermatocele. Retrieved from http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/urology-kidney/diseases-conditions/hydrocele-spermatocele
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Epididymal Cyst and Spermatocele. Retrieved from http://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/epididymal-cyst-and-spermatocele#.Vpe8cDbsehQ