Can a radiologist tell if it is testicular cancer?

Testicular tumors are usually diagnosed at ultrasonography (US) and are staged at computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. At US, testicular tumors usually appear as a solid intratesticular mass.

How accurate is ultrasound for testicular cancer?

Tumor dimensions measured by sonography were more accurate in benign tumors (p=0.017). The ability of US in estimating the size of malignant tumors was 71%, compared to 100% of benign tumors, with no significant difference between SGCT and NSGCT.

What is the difference between seminoma and nonseminoma?

Seminomas are very sensitive to radiation therapy. Nonseminoma: This more common type of testicular cancer tends to grow more quickly than seminomas. Nonseminoma tumors are often made up of more than one type of cell, and are identified according to these different cell types: Choriocarcinoma (rare)

How long can you have testicular cancer without knowing?

Very few men who have testicular cancer felt pain at first. Many men do not tell their health care provider about these signs. On average, men wait for about five months before saying anything. Since the tumor can spread during that time, it is vital to reach out to a urologist if you notice any of these signs.

Are all testicular masses cancerous?

Most testicular lumps are benign. Understand that lumps may be caused by other conditions: Often, testicular lumps are caused by something other than testicular cancer. Sometimes, an infection may cause swelling and tenderness.

How long can testicular cancer go untreated?

5 years is a common time point to measure survival. But some people live much longer than this. 5 year survival is the number of people who have not died from their cancer within 5 years after diagnosis.

What percentage of testicular lumps are cancerous?

In one UK study, out of 845 patients who had been referred with testicular lumps or pain, only 33 (4%) were diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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