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Urologic Condition

Epididymal Cyst (Spermatocele)

LOW SEVERITY

A fluid-filled sac in the epididymis, the coiled tube behind each testicle that stores and carries sperm. Very common and benign. Usually painless and discovered during self-exam. Can vary in size. Different from testicular cancer.

Global Affected

15.0M

Countries

89

Symptoms

Painless scrotal lump
Heaviness in scrotum
Swelling above/behind testicle
Transilluminates with light
Usually asymptomatic
May grow slowly

Treatment Options

Observation
Surgical excision (spermatocelectomy)
Aspiration with sclerotherapy (rare)
Scrotal support
Pain management
Ultrasound monitoring

Risk Factors

1Age >40
2Prior vasectomy
3Previous epididymitis
4Injury to scrotum
5Unknown (many cases spontaneous)

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Physical examination
  • 2Scrotal ultrasound
  • 3Transillumination test
  • 4Distinguish from varicocele/hydrocele

Prognosis

Excellent. Benign condition. No cancer risk. May recur after surgery. No impact on fertility unless large. Quality of life good.

Prevention

  • No known prevention
  • Protect scrotum from injury
  • Treat infections promptly
  • Regular self-examination

Research Status

Observation if small and asymptomatic. Surgical removal if large or symptomatic. Aspiration/sclerotherapy rarely used. No medical therapy. Important to distinguish from testicular cancer via ultrasound.

Affected Countries

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainJapanBrazilMexicoRussiaChinaIndiaSwedenNorwayFinlandNetherlandsBelgiumSwitzerlandAustriaDenmarkPolandCzech RepublicHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCroatiaSloveniaSlovakiaLTLVEEIrelandPortugalGreeceCYMTLUIcelandNew ZealandSouth KoreaTaiwanSingaporeHong KongMalaysiaThailandIndonesiaPhilippinesVietnamSouth AfricaEgyptTurkeySaudi ArabiaUAEQatarKuwaitBHOmanJordanLebanonSyriaIraqIranPakistanBangladeshLKMMKHLAMNKPUzbekistanKazakhstanKGTJTMAzerbaijanAMGEUkraineBelarusMDALBAMKMESerbiaXK

Sources

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spermatocele
  • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15630-spermatocele
  • https://www.hematology.org/education/patients
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books
  • https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.