Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Montgomery, Jeffrey S., MD, MHSA
• Bloom, David A., MD

Titel

The Diagnosis and Management of Scrotal Masses

Ist Teil von

• The Medical clinics of North America, 2011, Vol.95 (1), p.235-244

Ort / Verlag

United States: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2011

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• When evaluating a patient with a scrotal mass, a careful history and inguinoscrotal examination are necessary. Malignant scrotal wall, paratesticular, or spermatic cord tumors are rare. Scrotal ultrasound can confirm the precise location of a mass or rule out the presence of an inguinal hernia. Testicular masses deserve a formal workup, with serum tumor markers, a scrotal ultrasound as needed, and prompt consultation with a urologist for further staging and intervention. Scrotal masses in children are much rarer than in adults and should be evaluated by a urologist.