Extratesticular cystic lesions (differential)

Last revised by Ammar Ashraf on 11 Mar 2023

The differential diagnosis for extratesticular cystic lesions includes:

  1. hydrocele
  2. epididymal cyst
  3. spermatocele
  4. hematoma
  5. hematocele
  6. loop of bowel from an inguinal hernia
  7. abscess
  8. pyocele
  9. post-vasectomy
  10. varicocele

Very rarely, a scrotal mesothelioma may present as a cystic mass.

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