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Symptom impossible on chronic scrotal pain (1 CPD hour)

06 March 2012

Urologist Mr Chris Dawson discusses chronic scrotal pain, a symptom that can typically leave GPs stumped.

Learning objectives

This module will update GPs' knowledge on managing chronic scrotal pain in primary care, including:

Identifying potential causes including, for example, hernia, infection or referred pain
History taking and examination
When to offer urgent ultrasound and when to refer a patient
Determining when surgery may be required
Discussing possible surgical measures with patients

Author

Mr Chris Dawson is a consultant urologist at the Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough

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