title: Testicular complaints and the young man.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the common causes, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, education, and follow-up care for testicular complaints in the young man between the ages of 15 and 40 and to provide a case study that illustrates diagnostic concerns.
  
  
  METHODS
  Current literature published in journals and textbooks.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A testicular mass has multiple possible etiologies. The mnemonic "TESTICLE" can help the practitioner to remember all the differential diagnoses. Treatment is based upon history and diagnostic findings.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An untreated testicular mass can lead to many adverse outcomes, including infertility and death. It is imperative that the nurse practitioner be up-to-date on differential diagnoses, evaluation, and treatment of a testicular complaint.
authors.affiliation: harley_babe883@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Barbara Ann
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Mullen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy