"Spermatocele" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A cystic dilation of the EPIDIDYMIS, usually in the head portion (caput epididymis). The cyst fluid contains dead SPERMATOZOA and can be easily differentiated from TESTICULAR HYDROCELE and other testicular lesions.
| Descriptor ID |
D013088
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C12.294.731 C23.300.306.750
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| Concept/Terms |
Spermatocele- Spermatocele
- Spermatoceles
- Epididymal Cyst
- Cyst, Epididymal
- Cysts, Epididymal
- Epididymal Cysts
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Spermatocele" by people in Profiles.
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What causes a spermatocele, and how is it usually removed? Health News. 2004 May; 10(5):16.