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Spermatocele

MedGen UID:
20857
Concept ID:
C0037859
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Spermatoceles
SNOMED CT: Spermatic cyst (49263001); Spermatocele (49263001)
 
HPO: HP:0033808
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006977

Definition

A cystic structure arising from the epididymis, rete testis or efferent ductuli. These structures are filled with spermatozoa containing fluid that may be milky. These cysts are usually outside the tunica vaginalis and, as with hydrocele, transluminate easily. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Azoospermia, obstructive, with nephrolithiasis
MedGen UID:
1779119
Concept ID:
C5542351
Disease or Syndrome
Obstructive azoospermia with nephrolithiasis (OAZON) is characterized by male infertility due to obstruction at the head of the epididymis, as well as hypercalciuria and kidney stones (Askari et al., 2019).

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Therapy

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