Lymph nodes form a network of glands throughout your body. Cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and make them bigger (enlarged). Testicular cancer can spread to the lymph nodes in the back of the ...

Most testicular cancers develop in germ cells. These are the cells that make sperm. They are also called germ cell tumours. The 2 main types of testicular germ cell tumours are: Lymph nodes are part ...

When the scrotum swells this significantly, it’s called massive scrotal lymphedema or giant scrotal lymphedema. Lymphatic vessels help drain lymph, the colorless fluid that brings nutrients to your ...

Retroperitoneal lymph nodes are situated at the back of the abdomen behind the tissues that cover the abdominal wall. These are the nodes to which testicular cancer first spreads. They can only be ...

It removes the affected lymph nodes. Your retroperitoneal lymph nodes are found in areas near your kidneys. MSK has among the most experienced surgeons in the world for RPLND surgery for both ...

CT-scans are the most common imaging tests used for testicular cancer. A CT-scan of the abdomen/pelvis is done to see if any lymph nodes in the retroperitoneal area (stomach area) or pelvis have been ...