Abstract
The discovery of a scrotal mass is frequently a source of great concern for patients, who usually assume that all masses are malignant. Fortunately, many palpable or suspected scrotal masses are actually benign. In this article the relevant clinical features of scrotal masses are described, with emphasis of clinical signs that allow differential diagnosis between testicular and extratesticular lesions, and aid in identifying specific pathological conditions. Prevalence, epidemiology, and management of the different pathologies will be discussed.
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Novara, G., Iafrate, M., Ficarra, V. (2011). Painless Scrotal Lumps: Classification and Clinics. In: Bertolotto, M., Trombetta, C. (eds) Scrotal Pathology. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2011_181
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