Hematocele; Spermatocele
Prevention
Scrotal masses linked to sexually transmitted diseases (for example, epididymitis) may be prevented by practicing safe sex.
Scrotal masses resulting from injury may be prevented by wearing an athletic cup during exercise.
You should perform monthly testicular self-exams if you have an increased risk for developing testicular cancer. These exams have not been shown to improve survival or change the outcome of testicular cancer if you are NOT at increased risk. It is very important that you see a medical provider immediately with any scrotal mass.
References
Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.
Fütterer JJ, Heijmink SWTPJ, Spermon JR. Imagine the Male Reproductive Tract: Current Trends and Future Directions. Radiologic Clinics of North America. Jan 2008; 46(1).
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Testicular Cancer: Recommendation Statement. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; February 2004.
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Review Date: 09/22/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology,
Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
