THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2002 (HealthDayNews) -- For men or boys who are missing a testicle because of cancer or birth defect, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a saline-filled testicular prothesis.
The silicone, oval shaped device looks and feels like a natural testicle, but does not have any other function. The prosthesis, manufactured by Mentor Corp., is implanted in the scrotum.
The agency says the device should not be used if the patient has an infection or untreated cancer. And doctors should take extra care if:
For more information on side effects and treatments for testicular cancer, visit the National Cancer Institute.