Bilateral vas deferens calcification: a CT clue for diabetes

Diffuse bilateral vas deferens calcification on CT is an uncommon but important imaging clue that should raise suspicion for underlying diabetes mellitus, especially in a younger patient.

• In a younger patient, this finding should immediately prompt consideration of diabetes.
• Look for associated premature atherosclerotic disease (calcified and soft plaque) which reinforces the systemic diagnosis.
• This teaching point highlights a potentially overlooked imaging sign for trainees.

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