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A spermatocele is a noncancerous cyst that develops in the epididymis, the coiled tube located behind the testicle where sperm are stored. It is filled with fluid that may contain sperm and can cause swelling in the scrotum. Spermatoceles are usually painless and don't cause any significant symptoms,

Stress incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence that occurs when physical activity or movement, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising, puts pressure on the bladder and causes leakage. This is usually due to weakness or damage to the pelvic floor muscles and the sphincter that normally

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the testicles, which are the reproductive glands in men. It is most commonly diagnosed in young and middle-aged men. Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle, a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, or

Testicular torsion is a condition in which the spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, becomes twisted, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle. This can cause sudden and severe pain and swelling in the affected testicle and is considered a medical emergency. Testicular torsion

UPJ (Ureteropelvic Junction) obstruction is a blockage that occurs at the point where the urine collecting portion of the kidney meets the ureter, which is the drainage tube down to the bladder. This blockage can prevent urine from flowing freely from the kidney into the bladder, leading to a backup

Upper tract urothelial cell carcinoma (UTUCC) is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the urinary tract in the upper part of the urinary system including the renal pelvis and ureters. UTUCC is a relatively rare type of cancer but it is often more aggressive and has a higher risk of spreading to

Urachal abnormalities are congenital (present from birth) or acquired conditions that affect the urachus, a structure in the abdomen that connects the bladder to the umbilicus (belly button) during fetal development. In some cases, the urachus does not close completely after birth and can result in a

A ureterocele is a congenital abnormality in which the distal end of the ureter bulges into the bladder like a balloon. This can cause urinary tract obstruction, leading to urinary tract infections and potentially causing damage to the kidney. Ureteroceles are typically diagnosed in childhood and can