Epididymal Cyst Flashcards
What are epididymal cysts the most common cause of?
Scrotal swellings seen in primary care
Where do epididymal cysts occur?
At the at the head of the epididymis (at the top of the testicle)
What is a cyst?
A fluid filled sac
What is the name of an epididymal cyst if it contains sperm?
Spermatocele
How do most epididymal cysts present?
Asymptomatically
What are the main features of an epididymal cyst?
separate from the body of the testicle
found posterior to the testicle
What are the main presenting features of an epididymal cyst?
Soft, round lump
At the top of the testicle
Separate from the testicle
If large can transilluminate
Are epididymal cysts painful?
They can be but not always
Are epididymal cysts associated with infertility or cancer?
No
How can diagnosis of an epididymla cyst be confirmed?
Ultrasound
What conditions are associated with the development of an epididymal cyst?
polycystic kidney disease
cystic fibrosis
von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
What is a rare but potential complication of epididymal cysts?
Torsion of the cyst, causing acute pain and swelling
When might removal of teh cyst be considered?
Causing pain and discomfort
What is the management of an asymptomatic epididymal cyst?
Nothing
