Testicular cancer risk factors

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Overview

Common risk factors in the development of testicular cancer are undescended testicle, family history, personal history of testicular cancer, and Klinefelter syndrome.

Common Risk Factors

Common risk factors include:

• Undescended testicle
• Family history of testicular cancer
• Personal history of testicular cancer
• Klinefelter syndrome

Less Common Risk Factors

Less common risk factors include:

• Testicular microlithiasis
• HIV infection or AIDS
• Early puberty
• Tall height
• Decreased fertility
• Pesticides
• Marijuana
• Prenatal exposure to estrogens
• Vasectomy
• Trauma or injury
• Tobacco
• Alcohol

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