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I have one dead, shrunken testicle in my scrotum. ultrasound shows few tiny foci of calcification, my other testicle is healthy. is it okay to leave it has such?

Q: i have one dead, shrunken testicle in my scrotum. ultrasound shows few tiny foci of calcification, my other testicle is healthy. is it okay to leave it has such?

: Yes, it is normal to have those calcified foci, nothing to concern.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it is normal to have those calcified foci, nothing to concern.

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have one dead, shrunken testicle in my scrotum. ultrasound shows few tiny foci of calcification, my other testicle is healthy. is it okay to leave it has such?

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