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Masas escrotales - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Hematocele; Espermatocele

Tratamiento:

TODAS las masas escrotales deben ser evaluadas por un médico. Los hematoceles, los hidroceles y los espermatoceles son generalmente benignos y no requieren tratamiento. Las afecciones súbitas y temporales pueden responder a medidas de alivio local y, en algunas ocasiones, a los antibióticos o medicamentos para el dolor.

El uso de un soporte escrotal (suspensorio) puede brindar algún alivio del dolor o la molestia asociada con la masa escrotal. Un hematocele, un hidrocele o un espermatocele pueden requerir, en ocasiones, cirugía para retirar la acumulación de sangre, líquido o células muertas.

Pronóstico:

La mayoría de afecciones que causan masas escrotales se pueden tratar fácilmente. Incluso, el cáncer testicular tiene una alta tasa de curación con un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportunos. No obstante, cualquier masa escrotal debe ser evaluada oportunamente por un médico calificado.

Posibles complicaciones:

Las complicaciones dependen de la razón subyacente para la masa escrotal. Por ejemplo, los varicoceles pueden llevar a infertilidad.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si encuentra cualquier tipo de tumor o protuberancia dentro del escroto.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/22/2009
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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