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
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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.