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Vas deferens calcification

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Long-standing diabetic.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Male
x-ray

Bilateral serpentine calcification in pelvis.

Case Discussion

Diabetes mellitus causes the vast majority of vas deferences calcification. In infective etiology, unilateral calcification is more likely. Calcification involves muscles of wall.

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