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Urology (Expert Forum)
Small lump on left testicle
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Small lump on left testicle
by btdhrob, Feb 12, 2004 12:00AM
About ten months ago while doing a self exam I noticed a small lump on my left testicle. It is located on the front of my testicle almost at the very bottom. Sometimes when I feel it it's about the size of a bb and sometimes it's slightly larger. The size has not changed since I first discovered it. I went to a physician tonight and after the exam he said everything felt perfectly normal but referred me to a urologist just to be sure. My question is if it was cancer would I be able to feel the lump every time I examine myself? Sometimes I feel the lump during a shower and sometimes it's not there. And sometimes I can feel it while I'm just standing around and other times I can't.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
Testicular cancers are usually firm, non-tender masses. Depending on the size of the mass, it should be able to be felt on most occurances, although this is not guaranteed.
Other possible causes would be a cyst, hydrocele or varicocele. These type of lesions are more fluid, and thus may not always be felt.
The next appropriate step would be a scrotal ultrasound which would be a reasonable first step that is pretty comprehensive.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Other possible causes would be a cyst, hydrocele or varicocele. These type of lesions are more fluid, and thus may not always be felt.
The next appropriate step would be a scrotal ultrasound which would be a reasonable first step that is pretty comprehensive.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments
by enzo13, Apr 21, 2004 12:00AM
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