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Testicular sarcoidosis can present as a diffuse painless scrotal mass or can mimic acute epididymo-orchitis. Usually, it appears with systemic manifestations of the disease. [ 3 ] Since it causes occlusion and fibrosis of the ductus epididymis, fertility may be affected. [ 4 ]
Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle. [1] Onset of pain is typically over a day or two. [1] The pain may improve with raising the testicle. [1] Other symptoms may include swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, or frequent urination. [1]
Prehn's sign (named after urologist Douglas T. Prehn) [1] is a medical diagnostic indicator that was once believed to help determine whether the presenting testicular pain is caused by acute epididymitis or from testicular torsion. [2]
Epididymal cysts is a mass that forms in the epididymis. [10] These cysts differ from spermatoceles as they contain clear fluid, rather than seminal fluid. In addition, spermatoceles are more likely to be found on the head of the epididymis. [19] Other abnormalities can be detected during male genital examination including Peyronie's disease.
An example of a male genital disease is orchitis. [citation needed] Classification by location of disease. Penis. Mondor's disease is a non-common disease [4]
Chronic scrotal pain (pain for greater than 3 months) may occur due to several underlying conditions. [3] It occurs in 15-19% of men post vasectomy, due to infections such as epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis, as well as varicocele, hydrocele, spermatocele, polyarteritis nodosa, testicular torsion, previous surgery and trauma. [3]
Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles. [1] It can also involve swelling, pains, and frequent infection, particularly of the epididymis , as in epididymitis . The term is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning "testicle"; same root as orchid .
A medical biller then takes the coded information, combined with the patient's insurance details, and forms a claim that is submitted to the payors. [2] Payors evaluate claims by verifying the patient's insurance details, medical necessity of the recommended medical management plan, and adherence to insurance policy guidelines. [4]