Abstract
The sonographic findings in 2 patients diagnosed as having testicular lymphoma (subsequently surgically proven) are discussed. The diagnosis should be suspected when a hypoechoic mass is identified in the testicle.
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Testicular lymphoma Hypoechoic mass, ultrasound diagnosisPreview
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