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How accurate are ultrasound test for Testicular cancer?

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I went in last year because I noticed a lump on my left Testicle. They performed a ultrasound and the results came back negative. Had two different doctors look at the results. According to them it is a cyst. However, it’s been a year and the “cyst” has grown and there is some pain of or discomfort/aching. How, likely would it be if the ultrasound was wrong?

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Crazy-Ryan

I would go for another see what a doctor thinks. Express your imolinion and tell then its grew and is causing yiu discomfor

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Galen70

Cysts can grow in size. If it is causing you symptoms, then you should be reassessed by a urologist .

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Tnunn90_ in reply to Galen70

Thank you for the suggestion. I'll try to get an appointment with the urologist, the downside is that It usually takes 2-3months to get an appointment.

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Galen70 in reply to Tnunn90_

I know there are all waiting lists I'm afraid . make sure your GP examines you before re-referral.

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Chelsea0127

As a sonographer, I can personally tell you the ultrasound is highly accurate at detecting testicular masses and/or cysts.

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Tnunn90_ in reply to Chelsea0127

Thank you! Must be the cysts growing and causing the discomfort.

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