epididymal calcification

Epididymal calcification can be seen on ultrasound as hyperechoic foci within the epididymal head. If the calcifications are large enough, then they may demonstrate acoustic shadowing.

Differential diagnosis

• chronic epididymitis, e.g. bacterial, granulomatous (TB) or genital filariasis 
• trauma: incidence of 34% in extreme mountain bikers and 8% in equestrians 
• calcium/phosphate metabolism abnormalities: e.g. secondary to haemodialysis

Siehe auch:

• skrotale Verkalkungen
• chronische Epididymitis