Items tagged “testis”
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Testicular cancer (staging)
The staging for testicular tumours is performed according to the TNM system with staging groupings. It can be remembered in its abbreviated form as:
stage I: confined to testis, epididymis, spermatic cord, scrotum
stage II: lymph nodes involved but no distant metastases and serum tumour marke...
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Unilateral testicular lesions
The differential diagnosis for unilateral testicular lesions is wide-ranging.
Neoplastic
Common
seminoma (40-50% of testicular malignancies)
non-seminomatous germ cell tumours:
testicular teratoma
testicular epidermoid (teratoma with ectodermal elements only)
testicular choriocarcinoma
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Paratesticular lesions
Paratesticular lesions have a long list of differential diagnoses:
neoplastic
benign
epididymal cyst (most common epididymal mass)
scrotal tunica cysts
tunica vaginalis cyst
tunica albuginea cyst
spermatic cord lipoma
scrotal haemangioma: is o...
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Scrotolith
Scrotoliths, also known as scrotal pearls, are benign incidental extratesticular macrocalcifications within the scrotum. They frequently occupy the potential space of the tunica vaginalis or sinus of the epididymis. They are usually of no clinical significance 1,2.
Epidemiology
The prevalence ...
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Testicular cancer
Testicular cancers are the most common malignancy in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years.
Epidemiology
Testicular cancer is uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of all internal organ malignancies 2.
The commonest histology of the tumour varies with the age of affected individuals. Over 9...
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Paratesticular tumours
A paratesticular mass may derive from a number of structures that surround the testis within the scrotum; most commonly, they derive from the spermatic cord.
Pathology
The masses can be categorised as benign (70%) or malignant (30%).
Aetiology
Benign
spermatic cord lipoma (most common para...
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Testicular teratoma
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15 Jun 2010
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Testicular torsion
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04 Oct 2010
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Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion occurs when a testis torts on the spermatic cord resulting in the cutting off of blood supply. The most common symptom is acute testicular pain and the most common underlying cause, a bell-clapper deformity. The diagnosis is often made clinically but if it is in doubt, an ultr...
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Testicular abscess
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06 Oct 2010
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Testicular teratoma nodal metastases
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06 Oct 2010
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CT
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Testicular non-seminomatous germ cell tumour
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10 Dec 2010
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Ultrasound
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Testicular cyst
Simple testicular cysts are usually nonpalpable and thus are detected incidentally.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
well-marginated
imperceptible wall
anechoic with posterior acoustic enhancement
no flow on colour Doppler
MRI
follows the signal characteristics of fluid on all pulse sequ...
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Inguino scrotal hernia
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23 Apr 2011
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Ultrasound
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Tubular ectasia of rete testis
Tubular ectasia of rete testis (rare plural: retia testes 8) represents dilated testicular mediastinal tubules.
Epidemiology
This condition is more common in men over the age of 55 years.
It is often bilateral, is frequently associated with spermatoceles and may occur as result of a vasectom...
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Seminoma (pathology)
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12 Dec 2011
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Pathology
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Adenomatoid tumour of the scrotum (pathology)
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27 Dec 2011
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Pathology
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Testicular yolk sac tumour
Testicular yolk sac tumour, also known as endodermal sinus tumour of the testis, is the most common childhood testicular tumour (80%), with most cases occurring before the age of two years 1. In adults, pure yolk sac tumour is extremely rare, however mixed germ cell tumour is commonly seen.
Pat...
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Hydrocele of spermatic cord and of tunica vaginalis
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24 Apr 2012
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Testicular microlithiasis
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05 May 2012
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Ultrasound
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