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Testicular Cancer

Painless testicular lump in young man; USS + tumour markers; orchiectomy; high cure rate.

Source: BAUS; ESMO

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Recognise + Workup

Most common solid tumour in men 15–35y. Painless testicular lump. Risk: cryptorchidism (5×), family history, prior testicular cancer, HIV, infertility / Klinefelter. Features: painless solid intratesticular mass; hydrocele; heaviness; acute pain in 10%; late — gynaecomastia (β-hCG), back pain (retroperitoneal nodes). Workup: • 2WW USS scrotum. • Tumour markers BEFORE orchiectomy: AFP, β-hCG, LDH. • CXR. • Staging CT chest / abdo / pelvis. • Sperm preservation BEFORE chemo / radiotherapy.

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.