Scrotal mass classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Niloofarsadaat Eshaghhosseiny, MD[2]Sujit Routray, M.D. [3]

Overview

Scrotal masses may be classified into 6 subtypes based on their anatomical origion.Based on the exictance of pain, scrotal masses may be classified as either painfull or non painfull. The staging of testicular cancer is based on the TNMS.

Classification

Scrotal masses may be classified according to their anatomical origin into 6 groups:

• Skin
• Tunica vaginalis testis
• Processus vaginalis testis
• Panpiniform plexus
• Epididymis
• Testis

Based on the pain existant , scrotal masses may be classified as either painfull or non painfull .