London Urologist Vinod Nargund

Testicular Cancer

Malignant tumours of the testis are rare and usually arise from germ cells. Although the exact cause Is not known there are number predisposing factors that have been identified. The recognized risks include undescended testis, familial history, previous history of testicular tumour, atrophic testis

Heavy feeling in scrotum
Uneven surface of testis
Testicular pain
Testicular swelling: Painless or painful
Enlargement of breasts (gynaecomastia)

Testicular tumours are diagnosed by clinical assessment, ultrasound examination of testes and blood estimation of tumour markers.

This information is not a substitute for clinical assessment and treatment. This is an educational material and advice from your general practitioner or specialist is extremely important.




					Testicular Cancer Malignant tumours of the testis are rare and usually arise from germ cells. Although the exact cause Is not known there are number predisposing factors that have been identified. The recognized risks include undescended testis, familial history, previous history of testicular tumour, atrophic testis Symptoms of testicular cancer Heavy feeling in scrotum Uneven surface of testis Testicular pain Testicular swelling: Painless or painful Enlargement of breasts (gynaecomastia) Testicular tumours are diagnosed by clinical assessment, ultrasound examination of testes and blood estimation of tumour markers. This information is not a substitute for clinical assessment and treatment. This is an educational material and advice from your general practitioner or specialist is extremely important.













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