Epididymal calcification

Last revised by Henry Knipe on 29 May 2020

Epididymal calcification can be seen on ultrasound as hyperechoic foci within the epididymal head. If the calcifications are large enough, then they may demonstrate acoustic shadowing.

Differential diagnosis

  • chronic epididymitis, e.g. bacterial, granulomatous (TB) or genital filariasis 
  • trauma: incidence of 34% in extreme mountain bikers and 8% in equestrians 
  • calcium/phosphate metabolism abnormalities: e.g. secondary to haemodialysis

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