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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. | 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 | ||
'''Diagnosis''': Chronic epididymitis, testicular atrophy and hydrocele | |||
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While small greyish discolorations are typically characteristic for chronic epididymitis these discolorations are not really visible on this preparation due to the formalin. | While small greyish discolorations are typically characteristic for chronic epididymitis these discolorations are not really visible on this preparation due to the formalin. | ||
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] |