EPIDIDYMITIS

Course overview

Epididymitis is inflammation—most often accompanied by infection—of the epididymis, an oblong, coiled duct attached to the superior aspect of each testicle. Epididymitis is the most common cause of scrotal pain and inflammation. In epididymitis, infection originates in the urethra and spreads to the ejaculatory duct, down the vas deferens to the epididymis.This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of epididymitis, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.