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How do doctors determine if it's testicular cancer or epiditimitis?

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Anatomy: Testicular cancer would show as a mass in the testicle on ultrasound. The epididymis is near, but outside of the testicle. In typical epididymitis, it becomes inflamed and looks enlarged with increased blood flow. It typically causes acute pain in the scrotum.

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Answered 5/26/2013

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