Case Study – Testicular Cancer
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Added on 2020-01-28
Case Study – Testicular Cancer
Added on 2020-01-28
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Surname 2Case Study – Testicular CancerPart 1a)The following are suggestive of testicular cancer in Tyson Perry:Age: Tyson is a 29 year old. Testicular cancer is a common cancer in young adults, and men between 15 to 34 years have been reported to develop testicular cancer [1, 2].Clinical signs: Tyson developed a lump in the testicles. Testicular cancer commonly presents as a testicular mass. In young adults, testicular cancer is one of the most common causes for testicular mass, lump, or swelling [3, 4]. Testicular cancer may present with abdominal pain [5]. In the case described, Tyson complains of lower abdominal pain. This pain could be due to the pulling effect of the testicular lump. Family history: In the case described, Tyson has a positive family history of cancer as his dad too was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Some types of testicular cancers, for example germ cell cancers, are reported to be familial cancers [6]. b)Stage 2 testicular cancer: Staging of testicular cancer is done to estimate the size andspread of the tumour. The following explanation will help the patient to understand the status of the cancer and can aid in decision making for treatment:Staging: For the purpose of staging, the TNM criteria are used. TNM implies tumour, nodes, and metastasis. According to these criteria, the size of the tumour and spread of the tumour to the adjoining lymph nodes and distant organs are key to staging the tumour. Stage 2 testicular cancer implies that the tumour cells are no longer only confined the testicle. The tumour cells have spread to the draining lymph nodes in the pelvis and/or abdomen. Stage 2 cancer is further classified as stage IIA, IIB, and IIC depending upon the size of the involved lymph nodes.Anatomy: The tissue fluid form the testis is returned to circulation by a drainage system called the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are scattered through the course of the lymphatic vessels and serve as gatekeepers against infection in this system. Lymph from testes drains into the pelvic and lower abdominal lymph nodes.
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