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Spermatocele
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. Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm. The exact cause of spermatoceles is unknown but might be due to a blockage in one of the tubes that transports sperm. Spermatoceles, sometimes called spermatic cysts, are common. They typically don't reduce fertility or require treatment. If a spermatocele grows large enough to cause discomfort, your doctor might suggest surgery.
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This video explains a spermatocele, an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis, the small coiled tube on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm. It describes spermatoceles as noncancerous and generally painless, usually filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm, possibly due to a blockage in a sperm-transporting tube, and notes surgery might be suggested if one grows large enough to cause discomfort.
Key points
- A spermatocele is defined as a cyst developing in the epididymis
- The epididymis collecting and transporting sperm is described
- Noncancerous, generally painless nature and milky or clear fluid content are described
- A possible blockage cause is mentioned
- Surgery for a large, uncomfortable spermatocele is mentioned
Video Overview
This video presents “Spermatocele” — 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. Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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