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| Image = Spermatocele_-_very_high_mag.jpg | |||
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| Caption = Spermatocele. [[H&E stain]]. | |||
| Synonyms = | |||
| Micro = cyst lined by a simple ciliated epithelium, contain sperm | |||
| Subtypes = | |||
| LMDDx = [[hydrocele]] | |||
| Stains = | |||
| IHC = | |||
| EM = | |||
| Molecular = | |||
| IF = | |||
| Gross = | |||
| Grossing = | |||
| Site = [[epididymis]], [[spermatic cord]], [[rete testis]] (rare) | |||
| Assdx = | |||
| Syndromes = | |||
| Clinicalhx = | |||
| Signs = +/-mass | |||
| Symptoms = +/-pain | |||
| Prevalence = common | |||
| Bloodwork = | |||
| Rads = | |||
| Endoscopy = | |||
| Prognosis = benign | |||
| Other = | |||
| ClinDDx = [[hydrocele]] | |||
| Tx = excision | |||
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'''Spermatocele''' is a benign pathology typically arising from the [[epididymis]]. | '''Spermatocele''' is a benign pathology typically arising from the [[epididymis]]. | ||
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*[http://www.webpathology.com/image.asp?n=4&Case=40 Spermatocele - low mag. (webpathology.com)]. | *[http://www.webpathology.com/image.asp?n=4&Case=40 Spermatocele - low mag. (webpathology.com)]. | ||
*[http://www.webpathology.com/image.asp?n=5&Case=40 Spermatocele - high mag. (webpathology.com)]. | *[http://www.webpathology.com/image.asp?n=5&Case=40 Spermatocele - high mag. (webpathology.com)]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 07:41, 23 December 2014
| Spermatocele | |
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| Diagnosis in short | |
 Spermatocele. H&E stain. | |
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| LM | cyst lined by a simple ciliated epithelium, contain sperm |
| LM DDx | hydrocele |
| Site | epididymis, spermatic cord, rete testis (rare) |
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| Signs | +/-mass |
| Symptoms | +/-pain |
| Prevalence | common |
| Prognosis | benign |
| Clin. DDx | hydrocele |
| Treatment | excision |
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)
www:
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.