Testicular seminoma

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left flank pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

CT abdomen / pelvis

ct

CT of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrates a large para-aortic mass which in places encases the aorta. It is well circumscribed and has a few small vessels passing through it. The mass results in left-sided ureteric obstruction and hydronephrosis.

An abnormality in the left hemiscrotum can be seen on the most caudal aspect of both axial and coronal reconstructions.

Testicular ultrasound

ultrasound

US reveals a somewhat heterogenous low echogenicity mass within the left testicle which is enlarged (5.6 cm). The testicle demonstrates normal blood flow. 

Case Discussion

The diagnosis or testicular seminoma was confirmed histologically following orchiectomy. 

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