Testicular Lump

[ob815]

Hi, I'm an 18 year old college student, and a few days ago I noticed something that's beginning to worry me.  I've noticed a small lump, comparable to the size of a small pea on my scrotum above my right testicle.  My first thought, of course, was cancer, but my question is, does testicular cancer form in the testes, or can it form on the scrotum, and does this sound to you like it could be cancerous?  I assume your answer will be to consult a doctor, in any case, but I'd like to know if anyone with some experience has an educated guess?

thank you for your help

[pazman1]

Hurry up and go to a docotr to make sure its nothing,the sooner you go and have it checked, the sooner you can put your mind at ease. It could be part of the epididmymis. The epididymis is part of the human male reproductive system and is present in all male mammals. It is a narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens. The epididymis can be divided into three main regions, the head (caput), body (corpus) and tail (cauda). Sperm formed in the testis enter the caput epididymis, progress to the corpus, and finally reach the cauda region, where they are stored. Sperm entering the caput epididymis are incomplete - they lack the ability to swim forward (motility) and to fertilize an egg. During their transit in the epididymis, sperm undergo maturation processes necessary for them to acquire these functions. Sperm maturation is completed in the female reproductive tract (capacitation).

[Learner1]

I agree w/oceans.. have someone take a look at it.. Never know.. Hopefully its nothing but if it is better to catch it early.

[ob815]

It's definitely beneath the skin, it and the area around it are a slightly different shade than the rest of the skin, but there isnt any break or line in the skin, so i dont think it's an ingrown hair.  

It is something new, It hasnt been there for more than a week.