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Spermatocele spermatocele-57462 (Pathophysiology (Noncancerous and…
Spermatocele
Definition
Spermatocele is a retention cyst of a tubule of the rete testis or the head of the epididymis distended with barley watery fluid that contains spermatozoa
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Causes
The cause of spermatoceles is unknown. Spermatoceles might result from a blockage in one of the multiple tubes within the epididymis that transport and store sperm from the testicle.
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Management
Pharmacological
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Due to the pain and discomfort felt the doctor would prescribe pain medications suchacetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others). as
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Pathophysiology
Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm.
The exact cause of spermatoceles isn't clear, but they might be due to a blockage in one of the tubes that transport sperm.
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Spermatoceles, sometimes called spermatic cysts
A spermatocele (SPUR-muh-toe-seel) is an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis — the small,
Nursing management
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Explain and give sufficient information for patient having this condition and also explain it well to the relatives
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