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 recognised risks include undescended testis, familial history, previous history of testicular tumour, atrophic testis
Symptoms of testicular cancer
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Heavy feeling in scrotum
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Uneven surface of testis
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Testicular pain
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Testicular swelling: Painless or painful
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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.
One-Stop Urology Clinics
Mr Vinod Nargund holds regular One-Stop Urology Clinics at CREATE Urology, Harley Street, London. The One-Stop Urology Clinics include a complete assessment of specific areas of Urological and male reproductive health in only one visit, including One-Stop Prostate, One-stop Testes, One Stop haematuria and One-Stop Erectile Dysfunction & Sexual Health, and One-Stop Male Infertility. Contact us to find out more.