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Dilated vas deferens

MedGen UID:: 1783046
•Concept ID:: C5542355
•: Anatomical Abnormality

Synonym:	Vas deferens dilated

HPO:	HP:0034478

Definition

Abnormal increase in diameter (expansion) of the vas deferens. [from HPO]

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GTR
MeSH

CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVDilated vas deferens

Abnormality of the genitourinary system
- Abnormality of the genital system
  - Abnormal reproductive system morphology
    - Abnormality of the male genitalia
      - Abnormal male internal genitalia morphology
        Abnormal vas deferens morphology
        Dilated vas deferens

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Differential Diagnostic Value of Obstructive and Nonobstructive Azoospermia by Scrotal Ultrasound.

Liu J, Wang Z, Li M, Zhou M, Zhan W
Ultrasound Q 2017 Dec;33(4):272-275. doi: 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000299. PMID: 28514260

The spectrum of renal involvement in male patients with infertility related to excretory-system abnormalities: phenotypes, genotypes, and genetic counseling.

Mieusset R, Fauquet I, Chauveau D, Monteil L, Chassaing N, Daudin M, Huart A, Isus F, Prouheze C, Calvas P, Bieth E, Bujan L, Faguer S
J Nephrol 2017 Apr;30(2):211-218. Epub 2016 Mar 5 doi: 10.1007/s40620-016-0286-5. PMID: 26946416

Novel methods for the diagnosis and treatment of ejaculatory duct obstruction.

Xu B, Niu X, Wang Z, Li P, Qin C, Li J, Liu B, Wang P, Jia Y, Wu H, Zhang W
BJU Int 2011 Jul;108(2):263-6. Epub 2010 Oct 15 doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.09775.x. PMID: 20950310

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Tubular ectasia of the epididymis: a sign of postvasectomy status.

Ishigami K, Abu-Yousef MM, El-Zein Y
J Clin Ultrasound 2005 Dec;33(9):447-51. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20162. PMID: 16281269

Therapy

Tubular ectasia of the epididymis: a sign of postvasectomy status.

Ishigami K, Abu-Yousef MM, El-Zein Y
J Clin Ultrasound 2005 Dec;33(9):447-51. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20162. PMID: 16281269

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