Leukemia (testicular manifestations)

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Testicular leukaemia can be seen in patients during and after acute leukemia. AThe blood-testis barrier limits chemotherapy from reaching the testicle, and therefore the testicle can act as a harbor for leukaemic cells.

Clinical presentation

Typically presents with painless testicular enlargement.

Radiographic features

The ultrasound appearance is often similar to testicular lymphoma, but it can have a vary wide range of appearances.

  • testicular enlargement
  • unilateral or bilateral
  • focal or diffuse
  • hypoechoic to hyperechoic

Given the nonspecific imaging features, clinical history is necessary for a diagnosis.

  • -<p><strong>Testicular leukaemia</strong> can be seen in patients during and after acute leukemia. A blood-testis barrier limits chemotherapy from reaching the testicle, and therefore the testicle can act as a harbor for leukaemic cells.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>Typically presents with painless testicular enlargement.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>The ultrasound appearance is often similar to <a href="/articles/testicular-lymphoma">testicular lymphoma</a>, but it can have a vary wide range of appearances.</p><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Testicular leukaemia</strong> can be seen in patients during and after acute leukemia. The blood-testis barrier limits chemotherapy from reaching the testicle, and therefore the testicle can act as a harbor for leukaemic cells.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>Typically presents with painless testicular enlargement.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>The ultrasound appearance is often similar to <a href="/articles/testicular-lymphoma">testicular lymphoma</a>, but it can have a vary wide range of appearances.</p><ul>

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