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Home :: Family Health :: Spermatocele Spermatocele - Spermatocele symptom, treatment, causes
Spermatocele is a painless cystic swelling of the epididymis, the coiled tube that carries sperm from testis to vas deferens. The cause is usually obscure, though occasionally the cyst develops after vasectomy. A spermatocele is generally harmless but, if it becomes large and uncomfortable, surgical removal is advised.
Spermatocele is a retention cyst of a tubule of the rete testis or the head of the epididymis distended with a milky fluid that contains spermatozoa. Located at the superior pole of the testis and caput epididymis, the spermatocele is soft and fluctuant and can be transilluminated (a flashlight can be seen if shined through the scrotal mass). Spermatoceles are the most common cystic condition encountered within the scrotum . They vary in size from several millimeters to many centimeters. Spermatoceles are usually less than 2 to 3 centimeters in diameter, although some may be larger. Most of the volume of the cyst is fluid. A common condition, a spermatocele doesn't impair fertility, nor does it require treatment unless is grows large enough to cause discomfort. In that case, your doctor may suggest surgery to treat the spermatocele.
Symptoms of Spermatocele
Some common Symptoms of Spermatocele :
- Discomfort.
- Pain.
- A feeling of heaviness.
Treatment of Spermatocele
Does not require intervention unless it is uncomfortable to the patient or is growing too large. |
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