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Urology (Expert Forum)
cyst on left testicle, long wait for ultrasound
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
cyst on left testicle, long wait for ultrasound
by DMG__0, Apr 10, 1999 12:00AM
I went to the doctor a few days ago with the complaint of a dull pain in my left testicle/abdomen, along with what he eventually described as a cyst on my left testicle. I also had the complaint of hard tender masses, a large fairly noticeable one behind my left nipple, and a very small one behind my right nipple. He gave me a phone number to make an appointment for an ultrasound of my left testicle, he also had me make an appointment for a mammogram. My problem is that my appointment for the ultrasound and mammogram are in 1 month, and i was wondering if i should be worried about waiting so long to get checked out for this?
-DMG
-DMG
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-CK, Apr 10, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear DMG,
Testicular ultrasound is an excellant way to evaluate the testicles for a possible tumor. This test is successful well over 90% of the time in detecting these lesions. Other scrotal pathology including cysts, blood clots, infection, torsion, enlarged veins, and calcifications can be described by the ultrasound.
Concern regarding a possible testicular cancer typically causes great anxiety. For this reason and the possibility of rapid growth we would suggest obtaining an ultrasound within a few days. If your physician's
index of suspicion for a cancer is very low, then waiting a few weeks may be justified.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS M.D.-CK
* Keyword: testicular ultrasound, scrotal ultrasound
