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Urology (Expert Forum)
Ruptured spermatocele
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Ruptured spermatocele
by ajaxmiller, May 07, 2003 12:00AM
I am a 61 year old man with bilateral spermatoceles. One on them is quite large, about twice the size of the testicle. Yesterday I was struck in the scrotum and the large one ruptured. The testicle is now normal size. I feel fine other than a little tenderness. My question: Is there any danger of infection from the fluid that was in the spermatocele or will it just be absorbed by the body? Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 07, 2003 12:00AM
, May 07, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
A ruptured spermatocele may lead to the following complications: infection, spillage of very irritating sperm within the scrotum, and reaccumulation of the spermatocele.
You should be evaluated by a urologist for proper removal of the spermatocele.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
A ruptured spermatocele may lead to the following complications: infection, spillage of very irritating sperm within the scrotum, and reaccumulation of the spermatocele.
You should be evaluated by a urologist for proper removal of the spermatocele.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
