A giant 20-centimeter tumor was removed from his testicle! Experts: "The patient concealed his symptoms, and the mass spread to the abdomen and organs."
A 66-year-old man living in Kahramanmaraş was diagnosed with a 20-centimeter tumor in his testicle. The delayed detection of the mass, which had spread to his abdominal area, complicated his treatment. Urology and Andrology Specialist Dr. Mustafa Yeter stated that men should regularly examine themselves, just as they would with breast cancer, to prevent similar complications.
Dr. Yeter stated that the patient had noticed a mass in his testicle for about six months but had concealed the condition. "When he came to us, he only had urinary complaints. During our general examination, we discovered a mass in his left testicle measuring approximately 20 centimeters. Tests revealed that this mass had spread to the abdominal cavity and other organs," he said.
Dr. Yeter, noting that the patient had previously visited various health centers but had not openly voiced his complaints, said, "A simple examination early on could have made this process much easier. Unfortunately, our patient was only evaluated in detail after the disease had spread."
Dr. Yeter emphasized that testicular tumors in men usually appear as painless masses and are not difficult to detect, saying, "Just like breast cancer, men should examine themselves periodically. If a suspicious mass is noticed, consult a physician without hesitation or delay. Furthermore, our clinician colleagues should not skip a general physical examination. Many diseases can be detected early with just a careful examination. This speeds up the diagnosis process and makes treatment easier."
Dr. Yeter stated that the surgically removed tumor was sent for pathological examination, adding that appropriate oncological treatment would be initiated for the patient following the results.
(İHA) This content was published by Sedef Karatay
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