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	Epididymal Cysts Diagnosis in directory.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Adenocarcinoma of rete testis masquerading as epididymal cysts.
		Abnormal echogenicity of the testicle caused by epididymal cysts --...
		Abnormal echogenicity of the testicle caused by epididymal cysts...
	www.directory.co.uk /Epididymal+Cysts+Diagnosis.htm (230 words)

	About Scrotal/Prostate Ultrasound
		Cysts may be located in the tunica albuginea, which is on the surface of the testis, or intratesticular.
		Neoplastic cysts of the testis are usually found in association with teratomas (which are tumors prone to cyst formation).
		Epididymal cysts may be seen in 20-40% of asymptomatic males.
	www.peninsulaultrasound.com /scrotal4.html (687 words)

	Epididymal cyst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Epididymal cysts are filled with clear fluid and are not associated with cancer.
		These are similar to epididymal cysts except that there is a connection to the testicle and the swelling is filled with cloudy fluid containing many sperm and sperm like cells.
		These are also small cysts but are separate from the epididymis and are found at the top of the testicle sometimes on the surface of the testicle and sometimes on a thin strand of tissue.
	www.urologyedinburgh.co.uk /new_page_22.htm (631 words)

	NHS Direct - Health encyclopaedia -Testicular lumps, benign
		The main non-cancerous lumps and conditions that affect the testicles are hydroceles, varicoceles, epididymal cysts and torsion of the testicle.
		An epididymal cyst (also called a spermatocele) is a fluid-filled swelling of the epididymis.
		Epididymal cysts are common, especially in men over the age of 40.
	www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=507 (278 words)

	Tiscali - Medicdirect
		Epididymal cysts are very common and often require no treatment.
		Excision of epididymal cysts is usually carried out under a short general anaesthetic although it can also be carried out under spinal or local anaesthesia.
		Surgical excision of epididymal cysts is generally straightforward although further cysts may form in the future.
	tiscali.medicdirect.co.uk /operations/default.asp?pid=1465&step=4 (196 words)

	NHS Direct - Health encyclopaedia -Testicular lumps, benign
		Epididymal cysts are usually painless, but they may become tender.
		The cause of epididymal cysts and varicoceles is unknown.
		Epididymal cysts are harmless and usually small and painless, so no treatment is normally needed.
	www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?printPage=1&articleId=507 (1725 words)

	GE Healthcare-Brochure -Detection of Scrotal Pathology with Ultrasound
		Epididymitis is a condition in which the epididymis becomes inflamed and tender.
		Epididymitis may be caused by a complication of infections and conditions associated with sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis, mumps.
		Epididymitis is most common between the ages of 18 and 40, but it can also be found in children.
	www.gehealthcare.com /usen/ultrasound/products/cme_scrotal.html (2287 words)

	Epididymal cysts - Urology Forum
		Epididymal cysts are commonly palpated in the head of the epididymis and are generally asymptomatic.
		If there is uncertainty as to whether testicular pain is related to a cyst, it is possible remove the fluid through a tiny needle (this is done in the clinic).
		If the cyst is in a sensitive location or it has grown to the point where it is interfering with daily life, the pain may be present until the cyst is removed.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/Urology/messages/30419a.html (904 words)

	Epididymal Cysts Secrets - Epididymal Cysts Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Epididymal cysts are commonly palpated in the head.
		Abnormal echogenicity of the testicle caused by epididymal cysts rifkin and brownstein 2 539 journal.
		Five percent of the women had either a complex ovarian cyst or a simple cyst that was 25 mm in diameter or smaller, Dr. Condous reported in a poster presentation at the 12th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
	www.cysts-resource.info /epididymal-cysts.html (1155 words)

	epididymal cysts - General Practice Notebook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Cysts may develop in the upper pole of the epididymis and present as a painless scrotal mass.
		Occasionally, congenital lesions may be found in relation to remnants of testicular and epididymal development.
		Cysts are frequently multiple, and may be bilateral.
	www.gpnotebook.co.uk /cache/906362903.htm (176 words)

	Quistes epididimarios en la infancia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Simple epididymal cysts are a rare pathology in childhood, being most of them diagnosed in puberty.
		CONCLUSIONS: Due to the benign character and good evolution of all cases of epididymal cysts treated conservatively and the absence of benefit after surgical treatment, we believe that management should be conservative with clinical and ultrasound controls, leaving surgery for cysts with complications.
		The frequent association between epididymal cysts and varicocele is related to coincidence of both pathologies in the prepuberal age.
	www.infodoctor.org /cgi-bin/abstracts.pl?uid=15989096 (218 words)

	Epididymal cysts - Patient UK
		Epididymal cysts - Patient UK PatientPlus articles are written for doctors and so the language can be technical.
		Smooth, spherical cysts usually located at the head of the epididymis.
		A study in which the contents of epidydimal cysts were cultured showed that they do not become infected under normal circumstances.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40024646 (349 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Cysts have a lining of cells then there is fluid or gland secretions in the center.
		There are adrenal cysts, acne cysts, bone cysts, cysts of the breast, Dandy-Walker cysts, epididymal cysts, hydatid cysts, sebaceous cysts, nasopharyngeal cysts, ovarian cysts, renal cysts, spermatic cysts, and liver cysts.
		If the cysts become large, they are termed space occupying lesions and surgical excision will relieve the symptoms associated with space occupying lesions which are the pressing in on other parts of the body with the most common symptom being pain and paresthesias.
	www.swcp.com /~tanman/ho/DM-CYSTS.txt (144 words)

	Epididymal cyst information
		While epididymal cysts may be tender they usually cause no discomfort but can be unsightly or get in the way.
		If there is uncertainty as to whether testicular pain is related to a cyst it is a simple matter to remove the fluid through a tiny needle (this requires no anaesthesia and is done in the clinic).
		In general, operation should be avoided until a man is certain he has finished his family as there is always a risk of scar formation in the area of the tubules causing a blockage to the flow of sperm on that side.
	www.london-urology.co.uk /epididymalcyst.htm (398 words)

	General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual: Acute Scrotal Pain
		Pain with epididymitis may radiate along the spermatic cord to the lower abdomen and may even reach the flank.
		One note of extreme importance is to remember that epididymitis is extremely rare in childhood.
		Spermatocoeles and epididymal cysts are cystic dilations of the epididymis and accessory structures of the testicle.
	www.brooksidepress.org /Products/OperationalMedicine/DATA/operationalmed/Manuals/GMOManual/clinical/AcuteScrotalPain.html (1847 words)

	Spermatocele - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Spermatocele is a retention cyst of a tubule of the rete testis or the head of the epididymis.
		Acute inflammatory processes involving the epididymis or testicle such as epididymitis, orchitis, or testicular torsion, are associated with a high degree of pain and should not be confused with spermatocele.
		Only when the cysts are associated with discomfort and are enlarging in size, or when the patient wants the spermatocele removed, should surgical intervention be considered.
	www.healthscout.com /template.asp?page=ency&ap=1&encyid=407 (505 words)

	Epididymal Cyst Information - Epididymal Cyst Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		He said he is quite sure it is a epididymal cyst, and I have an appointment for an ultraound tomorrow.
		Epididymal cysts are very common and often require no treatment.
		This technique was used after cyst aspiration in 104 pre menopausal women who at an average followup of 20 months showed a recurrence rate of only 8.
	www.cysts-resource.info /epididymal-cyst.html (1248 words)

	BBC - Health - Ask the doctor - Epididymal cyst
		The cysts are usually harmless and in general don't cause any pain.
		Epididymal cysts are very common, particularly in men over the age of 40.
		If, however, a cyst becomes uncomfortable, which may occur if it becomes larger than usual, then it can be surgically removed.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/ask_the_doctor/epididymalcyst.shtml (327 words)

	Epididymal Cysts : Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		An epididymal cyst may form when fluid collects in a sac somewhere along the epididymis.
		An epididymal cyst is sometimes called a spermatocele.
		Epididymal cysts are quite common, particularly in men over 40.
	www.injuryissues.com /find/topic-1073.html (105 words)

	Urology -- Male issues: epididymal cyst
		Upon inspection at the docs it was found it was an epididymal cyst.
		Epididymal cysts or spermatoceles do not typically lead to anything more serious but they do tend to grow and enlarge.
		There is nothing to avoid that will help the cysts except unnecessary trauma to the testicle which is something we tend to avoid anyway.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Urology-Male-issues-989/epididymal-cyst.htm (477 words)

	Cyst - ToseekA Search Results
		...A cyst may also be a sack that encloses an organism during a dormant period, such as in the case of certain parasites.
		This type of cyst may, for instance, protect a parasite from the churning acid of the stomach so it may pass through to the intestines unharmed where it can then break out.
		A cyst is a closed sac having a distinct membrane and developing abnormally in a...
	www.toseeka.com /subject/Cyst (309 words)

	Epididymal cysts in European bison -- Matuszewska and Sysa 38 (3): 637 -- Journal of Wildlife Diseases
		Epididymal cysts in European bison -- Matuszewska and Sysa 38 (3): 637 -- Journal of Wildlife Diseases
		We describe gross and histopathology of cysts found in the epididymis of the European bison (Bison bonasus).
		Epididymal cysts were observed in 65 (61%) of bison of varying ages.
	www.jwildlifedis.org /cgi/content/abstract/38/3/637 (139 words)

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		Epididymal cysts represent the most common epididymal mass, and are found within 20-40% of asymptomatic individuals (of these, 29% have multiple cysts).
		These cysts are epithelial lined, contain clear serous fluid and are likely of lymphatic origin.
		Overall, epididymal cysts are three times more common than spermatoceles, except in males post vasectomy, where spermatoceles are more common than epididymal cysts.
	rad.usuhs.edu /synapse/radpix.html?mode=factoid_print&recnum=7413 (350 words)

	ECTASIA OF RETE TESTIS ASSOCIATED WITH EPIDIDYMITIS AND EPIDIDYMAL CYSTS. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		On the left side, there is a cyst within the testicle with a thin septation.
		It is commonly associated with epididymal cysts, and epididymitis.
		Epididymitis is the inflammation or infection of the epididymis.
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		A spermatocele is a cyst that develops in the spermatic duct (vas deferens), the tube that carries sperm away from the testicle.
		The most common location for these cysts is within the epididymis, a coiled section of the duct that is attached to the bottom of the testicle.
		Smaller cysts are often called epididymal cysts, while larger ones are called spermatoceles.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtPrint/WSSAN243/9105/8467/412712.html?hide=t&k=basePrint (208 words)

	Male Reproductive Clinic - Texas, Infertility - Infertility Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Classic signs of epididymal "blockage" are a swollen top of the epididymis, the presence of sperm in semen drawn from the obstructed segment, and otherwise normal testes.
		For example, applying microsurgical methods in a process known as micro epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA), sperm can be gathered close to the blocked portion of the epididymis, the elongated, coiled duct that provides for the maturation, storage, and passage of sperm from each testis.
		Similarly, percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA) uses a small needle to penetrate the testicular skin and draw sperm from the area near the epididymal obstruction.
	www.male-infertility.md /infertility.shtml (2730 words)

	Recognition and management of von Hippel-Lindau disease American Family Physician - Find Articles
		Medical and surgical histories were unremarkable except for three small epididymal cysts, the significance of which went unrealized by the neurologist, urologist and primary care physicians.
		Von Hippel-Lindau disease is a rare phakomatosis that in the majority of cases is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, with penetrance approaching 100 percent.[1-4] The incidence of von Hippel-Lindau disease is difficult to determine because of varying definitions of what constitutes the disease, underreporting and underdiagnosis.
		As in the illustrative case, epididymal cysts can be an early sign of the disease.[7] Retinal hemangiomatosis was the most frequent initial manifestation in Neumann's analysis of 338 cases of von Hippel-Lindau disease.[8] However, in Huson and colleagues' study, cerebellar hemangioblastomas accounted for the majority of the presenting lesions.[9]
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n6_v50/ai_15863858 (476 words)

	eMedicine - Spermatocele : Article Excerpt by: Vernon M Pais, Jr, MD
		Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: epididymal cyst, scrotal mass, hydroceles, varicoceles, epididymis, testis, testicle, epididymitis, spermatocelectomy, sclerotherapy, scrotum, benign cystic accumulation of sperm, epididymal ductal obstruction, cystic segmental dilatation of epididymis, chemical epididymitis
		Epididymal cysts are often grouped with spermatoceles, and the two may be impossible to differentiate based on gross anatomy.
		In contrast to the epididymal cyst, spermatocele fluid typically contains sperm.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/spermatocele.htm (553 words)

	Medical Journal extracts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Epididymal cysts were commonly found in both the complaining and non-complaining groups.
		On ultrasound examination, epididymal cysts were a common finding on both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients following vasectomy.
		Prior to vasectomy, all patients should be counselled with regard to the risk of chronic testicular pain.
	www.vasectomy-information.com /journal/display4.asp?search=10&topictype=PVP+incidence+and+treatment (211 words)

	eMedicine - Spermatocele : Article by Vernon M Pais, Jr, MD
		Synonyms and related keywords: epididymal cyst, scrotal mass, hydroceles, varicoceles, epididymis, testis, testicle, epididymitis, spermatocelectomy, sclerotherapy, scrotum, benign cystic accumulation of sperm, epididymal ductal obstruction, cystic segmental dilatation of epididymis, chemical epididymitis
		Sclerotherapy is usually not performed in reproductive-aged men because of the risk of chemical epididymitis and resultant epididymal damage, which may contribute to future infertility.
		Because aspiration of spermatocele alone is associated with a high recurrence rate, a sclerosing agent is used to cause coaptation of the walls of the cyst.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2880.htm (2651 words)

	VHL Disease: Papillary Cystadenoma of the Epididymis and Broad Ligament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Epididymal cysts with no solid component are also commonly reported in VHL but are seen in 23% of the general population (105) making epididymal cysts an unreliable diagnostic characteristic for VHL.
		Histologically, PCE resembles endolymphatic sac cysts and renal cysts lined by clear cells containing fat and glycogen with tubular and papillary structures, a fibrous stroma and surrounding pseudo-capsule of dense collagenous tissue (57).
		The cysts may be so closely spaced as to make the cystic areas appear echogenic.
	www.cc.nih.gov /ccc/papers/vonhip/papillary.html (419 words)

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