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Ultrasonography revealed a well-defined, regular cystic-solid lesion within the left testis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a nodular mass within the left testis, characterized by an isointense signal on T1-weighted imaging, a heterogeneous signal on T2-weighted imaging, and inhomogeneous enhancement after contrast administration. The patient subsequently underwent radical orchiectomy on the left side. The morphologic and immunohistochemical features of the testicular lesion confirmed the diagnosis of ESPN. Follow-up for 2 years after surgery revealed no signs of recurrence or metastasis. 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