Tubular ectasia of the epididymis
Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 3 Jan 2024
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Sharma R, Nassar I, et al. Tubular ectasia of the epididymis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37325
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3 Jun 2015,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
3 Jan 2024,
Rohit Sharma ◉
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- Epididymal tubular ectasia
- Cystic ectasia of epididymis
- Tubular ectasia of epididymis
Tubular ectasia of the epididymis results in enlargement of the epididymis with multiple cystic interfaces. It typically occurs in those with a prior vasectomy but can be also seen with other causes of obstruction of the ductus deferens.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
- characteristic "speckled appearance" due to multiple interfaces between the epididymal tubule wall and fluid 2
- dancing megasperm may be associated 4
See also
References
- 1. Ishigami K, Abu-Yousef MM, El-Zein Y. Tubular ectasia of the epididymis: a sign of postvasectomy status. J Clin Ultrasound. 2005;33 (9): 447-51. doi:10.1002/jcu.20162 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Saboo SS, Brodsky GL, Di Salvo D. Sonographic-pathologic correlation of epididymal changes in a suspected case of postvasectomy pain syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 2012;31 (6): 973-4. J Ultrasound Med (full text) - Pubmed citation
- 3. Reddy NM, Gerscovich EO, Jain KA et-al. Vasectomy-related changes on sonographic examination of the scrotum. J Clin Ultrasound. 2004;32 (8): 394-8. doi:10.1002/jcu.20058 - Pubmed citation
- 4. Frates MC, Benson CB, Stober SL. Mobile echogenicities on scrotal sonography: is the finding associated with vasectomy?. (2011) Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. 30 (10): 1387-90. doi:10.7863/jum.2011.30.10.1387 - Pubmed
- 5. Jarvis L & Dubbins P. Changes in the Epididymis After Vasectomy: Sonographic Findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1989;152(3):531-4. doi:10.2214/ajr.152.3.531
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