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Urology (Expert Forum)
Lump on scrotum
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Lump on scrotum
by Harvey, Oct 13, 1999 12:00AM
About a week ago I detected a lump in the scrotum surrounding my left testicle. In some of the information I have read from various sites one of the possible indications for testicular cancer is a painless lump, but on the testicle itself. The lump I have discovered is not on the actual testicle, but on the surrounding scrotum. Occasionally I would get a little bump when my briefs would pull out a strand of hair, but these disappear within a few days. However this lump has remained for awhile. Since this lump is not on the testicle itself, should I give it some more time to see if it disappears, or should I regard it with the same seriousness as I would if the lump were on the testicle? Thank you in advance for your advice.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-BE, Oct 18, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Harvey,
From what you have described it appears that you have a lesion on the scrotal skin which is distinct and separate from the testicle itself. This may represent a sebaceous cyst( a swelling of an oil gland in the skin) or just a simple acne like lesion. These could potentially persist more than a few days and may eventually come to head and then pop open and drain. A testicular lesion ,on the other hand, is always cause for attention and should be attended to and evaluated right away. The primary concern in such case is testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer is a serious disease which should be evaluated and treated promptly. This is a highly treatable and curable disease, if caught early. It could otherwise be quite deadly. The peak age for testicular tumor is between ages of 15 to 34. It is more common in whites than blacks. It may present as a swelling or mass on one testicle ( and rarely on both) . This may be painless or sometimes painful. Regardless, any testicular or scrotal abnormality in a male should be evaluated by a physician , preferably a urologist, right away.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. BE
From what you have described it appears that you have a lesion on the scrotal skin which is distinct and separate from the testicle itself. This may represent a sebaceous cyst( a swelling of an oil gland in the skin) or just a simple acne like lesion. These could potentially persist more than a few days and may eventually come to head and then pop open and drain. A testicular lesion ,on the other hand, is always cause for attention and should be attended to and evaluated right away. The primary concern in such case is testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer is a serious disease which should be evaluated and treated promptly. This is a highly treatable and curable disease, if caught early. It could otherwise be quite deadly. The peak age for testicular tumor is between ages of 15 to 34. It is more common in whites than blacks. It may present as a swelling or mass on one testicle ( and rarely on both) . This may be painless or sometimes painful. Regardless, any testicular or scrotal abnormality in a male should be evaluated by a physician , preferably a urologist, right away.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568).
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. BE
Member Comments (8)
by Thomas, Oct 14, 1999 12:00AM
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by HFH M.D.-BE, Oct 18, 1999 12:00AM
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by HFH M.D.-BE, Oct 18, 1999 12:00AM
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by Solomon Bailey, Nov 26, 1999 12:00AM
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by Drakob, Dec 19, 1999 12:00AM
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by Jake, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
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by Smith, Jul 14, 2000 12:00AM
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by shamrocker, Jul 31, 2007 07:32PM
i just found like a small grape sized "sac"( not unlike a smaller testicle) on the top of one of my testicles where it would connect to the tubes that go inside my body, I'm pretty nervous and I'm going to make an appointment with a doc, but i was wondering what else this could be.
by barnese53, Apr 12, 2008 03:49PM
A related discussion, what is this was started.