Spermatocele
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Spermatocele is a benign pathology typically arising from the epididymis.
General
- Benign.
- Cyst of the epididymis (classic).
- May arise in the rete testis or vas deferens.[1]
Clinical:
- Often asymptomatic.
- Excised due to pain or mass effect.[2]
Microscopic
Features:
- Cyst lined by a simple ciliated epithelium.
- Contain sperm.
- Head: ~1/2 the size of a RBC, black.
- Tail: infrequently seen.
Note:
- Small cellular clusters may be present.
- May mimic small cell carcinoma.[3]
DDx:
- Hydrocele testis - do not contain sperm.
Images
Spermatocele - intermed. mag. (WC)
Spermatocele - high mag. (WC)
Spermatocele - very high mag. (WC)
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See also
References
- ↑ URL: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/443432-overview. Accessed on: 5 March 2012.
- ↑ Walsh, TJ.; Seeger, KT.; Turek, PJ.. "Spermatoceles in adults: when does size matter?". Arch Androl 53 (6): 345-8. PMID 18357964.
- ↑ Lane, Z.; Epstein, JI. (Jan 2010). "Small blue cells mimicking small cell carcinoma in spermatocele and hydrocele specimens: a report of 5 cases.". Hum Pathol 41 (1): 88-93. doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2009.06.018. PMID 19740515.