Items tagged “testes”
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Non-seminomatous germ cell tumors
Non-seminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCTs) are one of the main groups of germ cell tumors (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 variable...
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Testicular microlithiasis

Diagnosis certain
Published 18 May 2008
69% complete
Ultrasound
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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

Diagnosis possible
Published 18 Nov 2009
39% complete
UltrasoundCT
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Testicular microlithiasis
Testicular microlithiasis is a relatively uncommon condition that represents the deposition of multiple tiny calcifications throughout both testes.
The most common criterion for diagnosis is that of five microcalcifications in one testicle, although definitions have varied in the past. In the ...
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Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome

Diagnosis probable
Published 20 Apr 2010
32% complete
Ultrasound
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Metastases to the right spermatic cord

Diagnosis almost certain
Published 23 Apr 2010
53% complete
CTUltrasound
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Right testicular torsion

Diagnosis certain
Published 17 May 2010
88% complete
Ultrasound
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Testicular seminoma
Testicular seminomas are a type of germ cell tumor and the most common testicular tumors, accounting for ~45% of all primary testicular tumors. This article concerns itself only with testicular seminomas; however, seminomas can arise outside of the testicle; most often within the anterior medias...
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Testicular teratoma
Testicular teratoma, unlike ovarian teratoma, is often aggressive in its biological behavior, and often exists as part of testicular mixed germ cell tumors.
Epidemiology
Pure testicular teratomas account for only 4-9% of all testicular tumors. A similar number are seen in the context of test...
Case
Mixed germ cell tumor of the testis (gross pathology)

Diagnosis not applicable
Published 16 Oct 2010
60% complete
Pathology
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Testicular mixed germ cell tumors
Testicular mixed germ cell tumors are, as the name suggests, testicular tumors composed of two or more types of germ cell tumor. They are considered to be part of non-seminomatous germ cell tumors, as it is that component which dictates prognosis and treatment.
Overall they account for over 10...
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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 tumor (TART)
testicular adrenal rest tissue
testicular tumor of the adrenogenital syndrome
testicular adrenal-like tissue
Epid...
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Scrotal adenomatoid tumor

Diagnosis probable
Published 20 Oct 2010
59% complete
MRI
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Epididymo-orchitis

Diagnosis probable
Published 20 Oct 2010
38% complete
Ultrasound
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Epididymo-orchitis

Diagnosis almost certain
Published 20 Oct 2010
44% complete
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Testicular microlithiasis

Diagnosis certain
Published 20 Oct 2010
72% complete
Ultrasound
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Testicular microlithiasis

Diagnosis certain
Published 20 Oct 2010
60% complete
Ultrasound
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Epididymo-orchitis

Diagnosis certain
Published 29 Oct 2010
88% complete
Ultrasound
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Testicular torsion

Diagnosis almost certain
Published 30 Oct 2010
60% complete
Ultrasound