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Warning-sign checks

Leydig cell testicular tumor: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Get urgent or emergency help for sudden, severe testicular pain, especially with swelling, nausea, or vomiting.

    This can be testicular torsion, in which the testicle twists and loses its blood supply.

    Torsion is not a typical sign of a Leydig cell tumor, but it needs treatment within hours.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Arrange a prompt medical appointment if you notice a new testicular lump, persistent swelling, a change in testicle size or firmness, or a heavy feeling in the scrotum.

    These symptoms have several possible causes, many of which are not cancer, but they should be examined.

    After surgery, seek urgent advice for rapidly increasing swelling, heavy bleeding, worsening redness, pus, fever, severe pain, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Also seek routine medical assessment for unexplained breast growth, ongoing sexual or fertility changes, or signs of unusually early puberty in a child.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Leydig cell testicular tumor. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.