Hi,
It is very difficult to say without looking at the ultrasound report. I would suggest you to please seek a second opinion on this then your mind will be at ease.
Regards,
What do you mean "inside the testicle", from what i feel, and saw, its on the testicle like a growth off of it. The radiologist said that it was a blood vessle wrapped so that would mean that it was on the testicle, right? I just dont kno, very confused.
Hi,
This opacity that you are describing is it within the testicle or outside the testicle but inside the scrotum?
If it is outside the testicle the chances of it being cancer are very less but if it is inside the testis it becomes serious.
I would suggest you to seek a second opinion on this. Do keep us posted!
Doc, I went to see my doctor today, and he did an exam he agreed that he felt a mass about the size of a pebble, but that it did not feel like what would be expected when a cancerous mass is involved. He sent me for a stat ultrasound, and I had it done only a half hour later. Now looking at the US myself I sure as high heavens saw a dark "non-reflecting" opaque mass on the testicule. Now I'm no radiolagist but I know that it sure as hell wasnt supposed to be there. The examiner did look inthused but was hard to read, good poker face lol. But furthermore the results came back and my doc said the radiolagist thinks its just a blood vessel wrapped around itself, now to me it didnt look like it any kind of vessel because it was solitary by itself and it had no appearance of fluid it looked like a mass. Is this a proper diagnosis or should i take the diagnosis with a grain of salt?
Hi,
Testicular cancer occurs in men between the age group of 15-50 years. Any lump in testis with or without numbness and pain does raise the suspicion of cancer.
A major risk factor for testicular cancer is undescended testis, inguinal hernia, orchitis, mumps, lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle.
The most common symptoms are testicular lump, numbness or pain in the region, buildup of fluid in the scrotum and lack of sexual activity.
The exact diagnosis requires a histology of tissue obtained by orchiectomy specimen.
Hope this is helpful! Do let me know if you need more information.
I appreciate your help, and to answer your question I am 18. I do want to state that there is no swelling in the testicles themselves, just the lump. Also it has gained in size, and is now about the size of a pencil eraser. I am supposed to see my doctor for a physical on thursday, but i am going to try to get in tomarrow. Also its not so much radiating it just the area immediately around the lump, and the abdomen and the kidney area pain. What is the possibility of this being malignant?
Hi,
How old are you?
The pain and testicular swelling could be because of a testicular cyst or a hydroceles. Both these conditions can cause radiating pains and testicular swelling.
I would suggest you to schedule an appointment with your specialist as you may need to undergo a scrotal ultrasound.
Let me know if you need more information.