Which of the following are signs of testicular cancer?
a. hard, fixed, palpable nodule on the testicle
b. indurated, swollen, and tender testicle
c. soft, movable mass on the testicle
d. small testicle with scrotal edema
A
Testicular cancer should be suspected if a hard, fixed nodule is palpated. Gonorrhea should be suspected in the presence of indurated, swollen, and tender testicles. A soft, movable mass is the opposite of the hard, fixed nodular mass suspected of testicular cancer. A small testicle with scrotal edema is not indicative of testicular cancer.
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