Diagnosis of Scrotal Mass in Children

Authors

  • Axel P. Lumi Universitas Sam Ratulangi
  • Harsali Lampus Universitas Sam Ratulangi
  • Nathaniel Pali Universitas Sam Ratulangi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35790/msj.v3i2.41129

Abstract

Abstract: Scrotal mass is one of the diseases in the urology field with a moderately high prevalence. Problems with the contents of scrotum vary, ranging from infections, tumors, to fluid. Diagnosis of scrotal mass is based on detail ananmnesis, systematic physical examination, and other supporting examinations. Scrotal ultrasound can confirm the exact location of a mass and rule out the presence of an inguinal hernia. Scrotal masses in adults require a formal examination with serum tumor markers, scrotal ultrasound as needed, and immediate consultation with a urologist for staging and further intervention. Scrotal masses in children are much less common than in adults and should be evaluated by a urologist.

Keywords: scrotal mass; children

 

Abstrak: Massa skrotum merupakan salah satu penyakit di bidang urologi dengan prevalensi yang cukup tinggi. Masalah pada isi skrotum bervariasi, mulai dari infeksi, tumor, hingga cairan.  Diagnosis massa skrotum ditegakkan melalui anamnesis yang cermat, pemeriksaan fisik terarah, dan pemeriksaan penunjang. Ultrasonografi (USG) skrotum dapat mengonfirmasi lokasi yang tepat dari suatu massa sekaligus menyingkirkan adanya hernia inguinalis. Massa testis pada dewasa memerlukan pemeriksaan formal, dengan penanda tumor serum, USG skrotum sesuai kebutuhan, dan konsultasi segera dengan ahli urologi untuk staging dan intervensi lebih lanjut. Massa skrotum pada anak jauh lebih jarang daripada dewasa dan harus dievaluasi oleh seorang ahli urologi.

Kata kunci: massa skrotum; anak

Author Biographies

Axel P. Lumi, Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Spesialis Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado

Harsali Lampus, Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Bagian Ilmu Bedah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado

Nathaniel Pali, Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Bagian Ilmu Bedah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado

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Published

2022-07-05

How to Cite

Lumi, A. P., Lampus, H., & Pali, N. (2022). Diagnosis of Scrotal Mass in Children. Medical Scope Journal, 3(2), 194–202. https://doi.org/10.35790/msj.v3i2.41129

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Medical Scope Journal

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