Incidental Calcifications within the Ductus Deferens

Clinical History

A 65-year old man presented with the feeling of some palpable lumps within the scrotum, lateral to the testis.

Case Description

Ultrasound performed using a 15 MHz linear transducer revealed some focal calcifications within the left spermatic cord. Furthermore, the left epididymal head contained two tiny simple cysts.

Diagnosis/ Discussion/ Treatment/ Follow up

The patient was managed conservatively. 

Calcifications within the ductus deferens are benign findings that are incidentally detected on imaging of the region. It can occur with increasing age, in patients with diabetes mellitus, or in men with a history of chronic infection.

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