View source for 45. Chronic epididymitis. Hydrokele. Atrophia of the testes.

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'''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.[[File:Chronic epididymitis prep.jpg|thumb|Chronic epididymitis prep]]'''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.
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