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| Spermatocele | |
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| Ultrasound of a testicle (grey) and a spermatocele (black). | |
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| Specialty | Urology |
Spermatocele is a fluid-filled cyst that develops in the epididymis.[3] The fluid is usually a clear or milky white color and may contain sperm.[4] Spermatoceles are typically filled with spermatozoa[5] and they can vary in size from several millimeters to many centimeters. Small spermatoceles are relatively common, occurring in an estimated 30 percent of males.[6] They are generally not painful. However, some people may experience discomfort such as a dull pain in the scrotum from larger spermatoceles.[7] They are not cancerous, nor do they cause an increased risk of testicular cancer. Additionally, unlike varicoceles, they do not reduce fertility.[7]
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- ^ OED 2nd edition, 1989.
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- ^ "Spermatocele: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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