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Lint: testicular-epidermoid-cyst

Ranges
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"The presentation can be similar to those of malignant germ cell tumours. Patients typically present with a painless and non-tender, testicular mass between 1-3 cm in diameter."

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Prefix Hyphens
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"extra-testicular epidermal inclusion cyst, typically arises from the scrotal wall 8"

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Semicolons
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"T1: overall signal can be variable; may show alternating rings of high and low signal"

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"T2: may show a low-intensity rim 3; may also show alternating rings of high and low signal"

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"If the diagnosis of an epidermoid is suspected at the preoperative ultrasound, the lesion can be enucleated and frozen sections obtained to confirm the diagnosis. However, treatment is controversial; some authorities advocate orchidectomy, others suggest organ-sparing surgery."

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