45. Chronic epididymitis. Hydrokele. Atrophia of the testes.

Page created on April 4, 2019. Not updated since.

Organ: Epididymis, testis

Description:

The testis is atrophied. There is fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis, called hydrocele. The epididymis is inflamed, showing small greyish discolorations.

Diagnosis: Chronic epididymitis, testicular atrophy and hydrocele

Causes:

• Chronic epididymitis
  • STDs
  • Tuberculosis
  • Sarcoidosis
• Testicular atrophy
  • Atherosclerotic ischaemia
  • Recurrent trauma
  • Cirrhosis
  • Anabolic steroid abuse
  • Recurring inflammation
• Hydrocele
  • Inflammation
  • Heart failure
  • Cirrhosis
  • Trauma
  • Torsion

Theory:

While small greyish discolorations are typically characteristic for chronic epididymitis these discolorations are not really visible on this preparation due to the formalin.