Shyam, a 50 years old male presents with a hard scrotal swelling. All of the following can be done EXCEPT ?: (A) Testicular biopsy, (B) Chest x-ray, (C) Inguinal exploration, (D) CT abdomen
Answer is A. Ans is 'a' ie. testicular biopsy As already explained a testicular biopsy (more specifically a trans-scrotal testicular biopsy) is not done, rather is contraindicated. A suspected scrotal mass is investigated by ultrasonography & on finding a testicular mass, a radical inguinal orchiectomy is done. A trans-scrotal testicular biopsy would breach anatomical barriers and would spread the tumor.