title: The diagnosis and management of scrotal masses.
abstract: When evaluating a patient with a scrotal mass, a careful history and inguinoscrotal examination are necessary. Malignant scrotal wall, paratesticular, or spermatic cord tumors are rare. Scrotal ultrasound can confirm the precise location of a mass or rule out the presence of an inguinal hernia. Testicular masses deserve a formal workup, with serum tumor markers, a scrotal ultrasound as needed, and prompt consultation with a urologist for further staging and intervention. Scrotal masses in children are much rarer than in adults and should be evaluated by a urologist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Taubman Center 3875, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. montrose@umich.edu
authors.forename: Jeffrey S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bloom
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*