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English: Demonstration of the techniques used to perform a testicular self-exam. The subject is a 27-year-old healthy Caucasian male whose genitals are in a non-aroused flaccid state. The subject first balances both testicles to compare their weights.
Male genital examination is a physical examination of the genital in males to detect ailments and to assess sexual development, and is normally a component of an annual physical examination. The examination includes checking the penis , scrotum , and urethral meatus . [ 1 ]
In men aged 15 to 40, testicular cancer is the most common cancer, [4] [5] and the annual rate of increase over the last 10 years in cases of testicular cancer is approximately 1% each year. [6] Testicular cancer typically presents with a painless testicular swelling or a lump or any change in shape or texture of the testicles. [7]
Typical findings are redness, warmth, and swelling of the scrotum, with tenderness behind the testicle, away from the middle (this is the normal position of the epididymis relative to the testicle). The cremasteric reflex (elevation of the testicle in response to stroking the upper inner thigh) remains normal. [ 1 ]
It is best to perform a testicular self-exam after a warm shower to help the scrotum relax. To properly exam the scrotum, look for any swelling on the skin and examine each testicle by rolling the testicle between the thumbs and the fingers. A normal testicle is oval-shaped and will usually feel smooth and firm. It is also not uncommon for the ...
The labioscrotal swellings (genital swellings or labioscrotal folds) are paired structures in the mammalian embryo that represent the final stage of development of the caudal end of the external genitals before sexual differentiation.
The normal testis and epididymis are anchored to the scrotal wall. If there is a lack of development of these attachments, the testis is free to twist on its vascular pedicle. This will result in torsion of the spermatic cord and interruption of testicular blood flow. Testicular torsion occurs most commonly at 12 to 18 years but can occur at ...
Doppler ultrasound of the scrotum, in the axial plane, showing orchitis (as part of epididymo-orchitis) as hypoechogenic and slightly heterogenic left testicular tissue (right in image), with an increased blood flow. There is also swelling of peritesticular tissue. Blood – ESR high; Urine – Cultural & Sensitivity test; Ultrasound scanning