The differential diagnosis of a painless testicular mass includes spermatocele, hydrocele, varicocele, inguinal hernia, and testicular tumor. Testicular torsion, epididymitis, trauma, and incarcerated inguinal hernia may also be confused with a testicular tumor, but these are usually associated with pain. A rapidly growing tumor or tumor that bleeds suddenly may cause testicular pain. Testicular tumors are the most common tumors in men aged 15–35 years; fortunately, however, they are currently one of the must curable solid neoplasms.
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Coogan, C.L. (2008). Testicular Mass. In: Myers, J.A., Millikan, K.W., Saclarides, T.J. (eds) Common Surgical Diseases. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75246-4_71
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