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Citation:
Morgan M, Knipe H, Yap J, et al. Extratesticular scrotal mass (differential). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 22 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-41056
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Extratesticular scrotal masses (not arising from testis or epididymis) are mostly mesenchymal in origin and benign 1.
Differential diagnosis
Benign lesions
Malignant lesions
Malignant lesions of the scrotum are rare:
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