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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.
Testicular cancer is when malignant cells grow in the tissues of the testicles. Males are at higher risk of testicular cancer between the age of 15-35 years old. Testicular cancer signs include swelling and fluid build up in the scrotum. Other signs can be pain, and any new lumps in the testicles. Testicular cancer is confirmed by CT scans or ...
Hydrocele testis is swelling around testes caused by accumulation of clear liquid within a membranous sac, the testis usually being normal. It is the most common cause of scrotal swelling. [37] Spermatocele is a retention cyst of a tubule of the rete testis or the head of the epididymis distended with barely watery fluid that contains ...
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]
Manual examination of scrotum is required for proper interpretation of ultrasound images. During ultrasound examination, diameters of veins in pampiniform plexus are measured and regurgitation is measured. The subject is then instructed to stand up and Valsalva maneuver is performed. The diameter is then measured and changes in blood flow ...
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 ...
Pneumoscrotum is an uncommon ailment that presents as an enlarged scrotal sac.The buildup of gas or air in the scrotum causes the swelling. [1] Pneumoscrotum refers to two specific conditions: scrotal pneumatocele and scrotal emphysema with palpable crepitus. [2]