IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Tubular ectasia of the epididymis

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful right testis

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

The right epididymis is enlarged with multiple cystic changes "speckled appearance", indicating a tubular ectasia.

Both testes as well as the left epididymis appear of normal size and echotexture.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound appearances of an epididymal tubular ectasia, usually due to an obstruction of the ductus deferens.

 

Additional contributor: Z. Boudiaf MD

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.