Items tagged “testes”
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Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours
Non-seminomatous germ cell tumours (NSGCTs) are one of the main groups of germ cell tumours (the other being seminoma). Although they are made up of distinct histological entities, in general, they have similar radiographic appearances. They can, however, be found widely in the body, with variab...
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Testicular microlithiasis
Published
18 May 2008
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Ultrasound
Article
Varicocele
Varicocele is the dilatation of the pampiniform plexus of veins, a network of many small veins found in the male spermatic cord. It is the most frequently encountered mass of the spermatic cord.
Epidemiology
The estimated incidence is at ~15% of the general male population and ~40% of subferti...
Case
Pure yolk sac testicular cancer
Published
18 Nov 2009
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Ultrasound
CT
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Testicular microlithiasis
Testicular microlithiasis is a relatively uncommon condition that represents the deposition of multiple tiny calcifications throughout both testes.
Diagnosis
The most common criterion for diagnosis on ultrasound is that of at least five microcalcifications in one testis although the European ...
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Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome
Published
20 Apr 2010
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Ultrasound
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Metastases to the right spermatic cord
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23 Apr 2010
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CT
Ultrasound
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Right testicular torsion
Published
17 May 2010
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Ultrasound
Article
Testicular seminoma
Testicular seminomas are a type of germ cell tumour and the most common testicular tumour, accounting for ~45% of all primary testicular tumours. This article concerns only testicular seminomas; however, seminomas can arise outside of the testis, most often within the anterior mediastinum (see a...
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Testicular teratoma
Testicular teratoma, unlike ovarian teratoma, is often aggressive in its biological behaviour, and often exists as part of testicular mixed germ cell tumours.
Epidemiology
Pure testicular teratomas account for only 4-9% of all testicular tumours. A similar number are seen in the context of t...
Case
Mixed germ cell tumour of the testis (gross pathology)
Published
16 Oct 2010
60% complete
Pathology
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Testicular mixed germ cell tumours
Testicular mixed germ cell tumours are, as the name suggests, testicular tumours composed of two or more types of germ cell tumour. They are considered to be part of non-seminomatous germ cell tumours, as it is that component which dictates prognosis and treatment.
Overall they account for ove...
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Testicular adrenal rests
Testicular adrenal rests are a rare cause of a testicular mass.
Terminology
Testicular adrenal rests can be known by a variety of terms 2:
testicular adrenal rest tumour (TART)
testicular adrenal rest tissue
testicular tumour of the adrenogenital syndrome
testicular adrenal-like tissue
Ep...
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Scrotal adenomatoid tumour
Published
20 Oct 2010
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MRI
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Epididymo-orchitis
Published
20 Oct 2010
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Ultrasound
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Epididymo-orchitis
Published
20 Oct 2010
67% complete
Ultrasound
MRI
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Testicular microlithiasis
Published
20 Oct 2010
63% complete
Ultrasound
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Testicular microlithiasis
Published
20 Oct 2010
60% complete
Ultrasound
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Epididymo-orchitis
Published
29 Oct 2010
88% complete
Ultrasound
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Testicular torsion
Published
30 Oct 2010
60% complete
Ultrasound
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