Epididymal cyst

An epididymal cyst is a cyst of the epididymis containing serous liquid. They are difficult to differentiate from a spermatocele except by aspiration, since a spermatocele contains milky-appearing sperm.[1]

Epididymal cyst
SpecialtyUrology
CausesCongenital but manifests in adults.
Diagnostic methodBy clinical examination it appears as a mass which resembles a bunch of grapes. It may also be detected using a transillumination test, where a mass will appear as the 'Chinese Lantern' pattern.
TreatmentSurgical excision can be performed but it is not preferred in young adults as it can cause infertility as well as psychological effects on the patient.

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