Uso do ultrassom no diagnóstico do câncer de testículo.

Abstract

Introduction: Testicular cancer, although rare in the general population, is the most frequent solid tumor in men aged 15 to 34 years, and its global incidence has increased in recent years, so it is important to recognize its form of presentation and associated risk factors for early diagnosis and treatment.. Objective: The objective of this literature review was to address the use of scrotum ultrasound in the context of testicular cancer, its applicability and importance.Methodology: This study was a literature review that included articles from Pubmed, Lilacs and Bireme, in English and Portuguese. Ultrasound books that presented definitions and concepts related to testicular cancer were also researched. Articles were analyzed in terms of relevance to the study objectives, and more recent articles published in the last 10 years were preferably included. Results/Discussion Results/Discussion: Ultrasonography is the method of choice in the evaluation of testicular masses, with sensitivity and specificity of 92-98% for testicular malignancy, and when associated with physical examination, it has almost 100% sensitivity. Conclusion: Ultrasound of the scrotum is an essential test in the suspicion of testicular neoplasia, as it is an inexpensive and easily accessible method, in addition to offering a valuable impact on the differentiation of malignant and benign lesions. Therefore, it is a method that should be encouraged and trained by the radiologist.Keywords: Malignant lesions. Testicular Cancer. Ultrasonography of the Scrotum.