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45. Chronic epididymitis. Hydrokele. Atrophia of the testes.: Difference between revisions

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'''Description''':
'''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.
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.
[[File:Chronic epididymitis prep.jpg|center|thumb|Chronic epididymitis prep]]
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]]
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]]