The spermatic cord is occasionally seen by pathologists.
Sperm granuloma
General
- Extravasated sperm.
- Common post-vasectomy.[1][2]
- May present as a mass.
Microscopic
Features:
- Sperm - small darking staining ovoid bodies.
- The tail is generally no seen in light microscopy.
- Multinucleated giant cells.
Images:
See also
References
- ↑ Clenney, TL.; Higgins, JC. (Jul 1999). "Vasectomy techniques.". Am Fam Physician 60 (1): 137-46, 151-2. PMID 10414634.
- ↑ Gade, J.; Brasso, K. (Aug 1990). "[Sperm granulomata].". Ugeskr Laeger 152 (32): 2282-4. PMID 2205035.