Uropathology

Fibrous pseudotumor

Definition Nonneoplastic proliferation of fibrous tissue admixed with inflammatory cells frequently involving the tunica vaginalis Clinical features Epidemiology Most common in the third through sixth decades of life Associated with a hydrocele in 50% of cases Prior trauma or inflammation…

Adenomatoid tumor

Definition A benign tumor of mesothelial origin in the testicular adnexa Clinical features Epidemiology The most common tumor in the testicular adnexa, including the epididymis, tunica albuginea, and spermatic cord Accounts for 32% of all tumors and 60% of all…

Sperm granuloma

Definition Granulomatous inflammation surrounding extravasated spermatozoa resulting from injury or inflammation of the vas deferens or epididymis Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…

Vasitis nodosa

Definition Benign ductular proliferation in reaction to obstruction of the vas deferens Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Spermatocele

Definition Cystic dilatation of an efferent ductule, proximal rete testis, or head of the epididymis Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…

Hydrocele

Definition Accumulation of serous fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle or along the spermatic cord Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…

Glandular inclusions in inguinal herniorrhaphy specimens

Definition Glandular and ductal structures found in inguinal hernia sac specimens, as the remnants of the Wolffian and Müllerian ducts and infolding of coelomic epithelium Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…

Appendix epididymis

Definition A remnant of the most cranial portion of the mesonephric duct (Wolffian duct) attached to the head of the epididymis Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…

Appendix testis

Definition A vestigial remnant of the Müllerian duct present on the upper pole of the testis and attached to the tunica vaginalis; also called hydatid of Morgagni Clinical features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full…

Testicular cancer staging

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