Pathology Outlines - Epididymitis
Mar 1, 2012 · Gonorrhea: affects epididymis before testis Tuberculosis : may cause confluent caseation that spreads into testis and simulates malignancy; may cause scrotal fistula; should culture to rule out M. kansasii and M. avium-intracellulare
Epididymis: Anatomy and histology - Kenhub
Aug 3, 2023 · The epididymis is an essential component of the male reproductive tract. It is a site of sperm storage and maturation until the time of their discharge to the ductus deferens ( vas deferens ). In this article we aim to cover the embryology, anatomy , histology and functions of …
Pathology Outlines - Anatomy & histology
Aug 1, 2012 · If Y present, Leydig cells arise by day 64 and produce testosterone, which causes development of Wolffian duct structures (epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and ejaculatory ducts) if functional androgen receptors are also present
Epididymis | Male Reproductive System - Histology Guide
Histology of the epididymis (head, body, and tail) - pseudostratified columnar epithelium (principal and basal cells) and a muscular layer of smooth muscle.
Epididymis - WebPathology
The epididymis connects efferent ductules to the vas deferens. Anatomically, it is divided into head, body, and tail portions. It is lined by tall columnar cells, dark-staining columnar cells, basal cells, and clear cells. The image shows several tubules of epididymis lined by ciliated tall columnar epithelium.
Epididymis – Tutorial – Histology Atlas for Anatomy and Physiology
The epididymis is a highly coiled tube located within the scrotum just outside the posterior border of each testis. Although the epididymis are quite long, with an average length of 23 feet (7 meters), their small diameter and highly coiled structure allows them to be packed into a very small area adjacent to each testis.
Histology of the Testis, Epididymis and Spermatogenesis
The efferent ductules of the epididymis are lined by a columnar epithelium with cilia and microvilli. The epithelium absorbs the testicular fluid and provides further transport of spermatozoa. The ductus epididymidis is lined by columnar epithelium with stereocilia and has a …
Acute & Chronic Epididymo-orchitis - WebPathology
Testicular ultrasound was suggestive of epididymo-orchitis but neoplasm could not be definitively ruled out. Sections showed destruction of native architecture of both testis and epididymis. Findings included a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, seminiferous tubule destruction, abscess formation(corresponding to the yellow foci in testis) and fibrosis.
Testis and Epididymis – Normal Histology - NUS Pathweb
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Epididymitis: Practice Essentials, Anatomy, Etiology - Medscape
Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis; see the image below) is a significant cause of morbidity and is the fifth most common urologic diagnosis in men aged 18-50 years. Epididymitis...