Items tagged “scrotum”
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Scrotolith
Scrotoliths, also known as scrotal pearls, are benign incidental extratesticular macrocalcifications within the scrotum. They frequently occupy the potential space of the tunica vaginalis or sinus of the epididymis. They are usually of no clinical significance 1,2.
Epidemiology
The prevalence ...
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Adenomatoid tumors of the scrotum
Adenomatoid tumors of the scrotum are benign, solid extratesticular lesions that can originate from the epididymis, tunica vaginalis, or spermatic cord (90% derived from the funiculus).
Epidemiology
They are the most common extratesticular neoplasm, and most common tumor of the epididymis, and...
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Acute idiopathic scrotal edema
Acute idiopathic scrotal edema (AISE) is a self-limiting condition characterized by marked edema of the skin and dartos fascia without involvement of the deeper layers, testes, or epididymis. It is an important condition to recognize to avoid unnecessary surgical exploration.
Epidemiology
Whil...
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Polyorchidism
Polyorchidism, also known as supernumerary testes, refers to the presence of more than two testes and is a very rare congenital anomaly. The supernumerary testis can be usually located inside the scrotum (75% of the patients) or less commonly in the inguinal canal, the retroperitoneum, or the ab...
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Testicular appendix
A testicular appendix (alternatively called appendix of testis or appendix testis, and historically also known as hydatid of Morgagni) represents a developmental remnant of the paramesonephric duct (Müllerian duct) which is situated in the upper pole of the testis inside a groove between the tes...
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Epididymal appendix
Epididymal appendices, also known as appendix of the epididymis or appendix epididymis, are an testicular appendage found at the head of the epididymis 1. They represent a developmental remnant of the mesonephric duct (Wolffian duct). In 78% of the cases, it has a stalk configuration and is thus...
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Scrotal filariasis
Scrotal filariasis is a manifestation of filariasis and refers to scrotal involvement from parasitic nematodes of the superfamily Filarioidea.
Epidemiology
Known disease of the tropics and subtropics and a cause of morbidity in Asia, Africa and the Western Pacific regions 2.
Clinical presenta...
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Testicular and scrotal ultrasound
Testicular and scrotal ultrasound is the primary modality for imaging most of the male reproductive system. It is relatively quick, relatively inexpensive, can be correlated quickly with the patient's signs and symptoms, and, most importantly, does not employ ionizing radiation.
MRI is occasion...
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Spermatic cord leiomyosarcoma
Spermatic cord leiomyosarcomas are uncommon malignant paratesticular masses.
Epidemiology
Accounts for ~10% of spermatic cord sarcomas. The average of a patient at presentation is 58 years old (although has been seen as young as 15 years old).
Clinical features
Patients may have left inguina...
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Extratesticular scrotal mass (differential)
Extratesticular scrotal masses (not arising from testis or epididymis) are mostly mesenchymal in origin and benign 1.
Differential diagnosis
Benign lesions
lipoma (most common)
leiomyoma of the scrotum
neurofibroma
granular cell tumor
angiomyofibroblastoma-like tumor
fibrous pseudotumor...
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