Testicular complaints and the young man.
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.
Mullen
Barbara Ann
BA
harley_babe883@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy