title: [Calcified spermatocele simulating a neoplasm].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report a case of a spermatocele mimicking a paratesticular neoplasm.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 58-year-old man was admitted to our hospital complaining of paratesticular swelling; a firm mass was detected on physical examination. The ultrasound study showed a paratesticular mass with hyperechoic and hypoechoic areas and calcifications, mimicking a neoplasm. Orchidectomy was performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The anatomopathological study showed a paratesticular spermatocele with calcification.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The spermatocele can mimick a paratesticular neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital de la Merced, Osuna, Sevilla, España.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Medina Pérez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sánchez González
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Valero Puerta
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Valpuesta Fernández
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013088:Spermatocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*