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spermatocele (risk factors (There aren't many known risk factors for…
spermatocele
risk factors
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Men whose mothers were given the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy to prevent miscarriage and other pregnancy complications appear to have a higher risk of spermatoceles.
Use of this drug was stopped in 1971 due to concerns about an increased risk of rare vaginal cancer in women
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pathophysiology
Spermatoceles typically arise from the caput (head) of the epididymis, which is located on the superior aspect of the testicle.
Conversely, hydroceles are fluid collections that cover the anterior and lateral surfaces the testicle
In contrast to the epididymal cyst, spermatocele fluid typically contains sperms.
assessment findings
Scrotal swelling:The swelling usually lies in the head of the epididymis superior and posterior to the pole of the testis
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A relic of a past inflammatory process or blockage of the epididymal ducts that causes proximal dilatation
health education
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Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems
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causes
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Spermatoceles might result from a blockage in one of the multiple tubes within the epididymis that transport and store sperm from the testicle.
defination
A spermatocele (SPUR-muh-toe-seel) is an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis — the small, coiled tube located on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm
nursing management
medical management
Although your spermatocele probably won't go away on its own, most spermatoceles don't need treatment
They generally don't cause pain or complications. If yours is painful, your doctor might recommend over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others
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References
BROWSE N L, BLACK J, BURNAND K G, THOMAS W E G. Browse's Introduction to the Symptoms and Signs of Surgical Disease. 4th edition. Hodder Arnold. 2005.
MIZUO T, TANIZAWA A, ANDO M. A case of bilateral spermatocele. Hinyokika Kiyo. 1988 Jul vol-34(7):1253-5 [viewed 15 March 2014]. Available from: