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Testicular biopsy

How the test will feel:

There will be a sting when the anesthetic is given.

Why the test is performed:

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The test is usually performed to determine the cause of male infertility when a semen analysis suggests that there is abnormal sperm and other tests have not determined the cause.

Testicle biopsy may also be performed when testicular self-examination has revealed a lump. When tests such as testicular ultrasound suggest that the lump may be benign, your health care provider may recommend a biopsy to determine whether the lump is cancerous or benign. If ultrasound or biopsy suggests the lump is cancerous, the entire testicle is usually removed.

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