Where does the testicular tumor begin in men?

Testicular tumor is a progressive malignant process in the testicle, which ultimately leads to a disruption of the function of this organ.

Etiology of the disease

After carrying out some diagnostic studies, it was revealed that a number of factors can influence the development of oncopathology in the male reproductive system. However, no precise evidence has been found so far, and the disease can be considered poly-therapeutic.

Factors that increase the likelihood of developing testicular cancer include:

- genetic predisposition (presence of a tumor in the father, brother or grandfather);

- a transferred testicular tumor in men;

- prevention of a testicle in the scrotum;

- Anomalies in the development of the male sexual system of an innate character;

- repeated scrotal injury.

Pathogenesis of the disease

The testicles are the male sex gland, which participates in the formation and maturation of spermatozoa, male sexual secretions and testosterone. Tumor testicles in men begin to develop in one of the shells of the organ. The etiological factor triggers this process, but, as a rule, he is not alone. A long-term impact of the main factor and many additional ones is necessary. For example, a nervous breakdown, a climate change, a hormonal breakdown or trauma, a rapid increase in body weight or immune deficiency - all these are additional factors of influence, leading to a weakening of the body. In general, in order to start the process of oncotransformation of cells at the moment, it is necessary that "at one point" many factors come together, but one of them will be the main one.

Then the testicle shell begins to change, instead of normal cells, atypical appear - the process of oncogenesis is started. The rest is only a matter of time.

As the tumor grows in size, all the new clinical symptoms begin to appear - the process progresses and metastasizes.

Testicular Tumor: Symptoms

Cancer of the genitals is one of the few diseases that can not manifest itself for a long time with clinical signs. However, often testicular cancer starts with a feeling of some discomfort in the crotch and scrotum. There is a symptom of heaviness and "sipping" the testicle, it increases in volume. Then the pain syndrome grows, and the scrotum increases more and more. Patients complain of intense pain in the lower abdomen, groin and perineum, which can give to the buttocks and thighs. Also, the color of the testicle can change, and on the surface you can identify small ulcers and areas of necrosis.

How is a testicular tumor diagnosed in men?

The first thing to do is collect a complete anamnesis from the patient. Ask him in detail about the disturbing sensations and how long they started, about what drugs he took at home, what was hurting during life, and what hurted his next male relatives.

After a complete visual examination, it is necessary to perform palpation of the rectum.

Laboratory diagnostic tests for testicular cancer are important, because they allow you to accurately determine the stage of the process, and therefore, and begin adequate therapy.

Currently, a blood test is used for specific cancer markers for the diagnosis of oncology. These are protein substances that appear in the bloodstream in response to the intensive growth of cancer cells.

Further it is necessary to conduct ultrasound diagnosis of the scrotal area, if necessary, you can resort to computed tomography.

Obligatory method of research of testicular cancer is biopsy - sampling of biological material for confirmation of malignant process.

If the diagnosis is made, then it is necessary to start treating the patient.

Tumor testicles in men are treated in three main areas:

Surgical removal of the tumor;

- radiation therapy;

- Chemotherapy.

Combination therapy is most often used, but the advisability of this or that method is decided by the attending physician depending on the stage of the process and the age of the patient.