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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Morgan M, Epididymal calcification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6293
Epididymal calcification can be seen on ultrasound as hyperechoic foci within the epididymal head. If the calcifications are large enough, then they may demonstrate acoustic shadowing.
Differential diagnosis
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chronic epididymitis, e.g. bacterial, granulomatous (TB) or genital filariasis
- trauma: incidence of 34% in extreme mountain bikers and 8% in equestrians
- calcium/phosphate metabolism abnormalities: e.g. secondary to haemodialysis
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