Mole on side of scrotum.

[fa_rick_shen]

Dear Doctor,

I want to begin by saying i appreciate the work you have all done here, the forums, and archieves have helped me very much. My concern is slightly different.  I have a what appears to be a mole on the side of my scrotum where it connects to my inner thigh, had it since i can remember, no pain, it is slightly raised, i have shown an std specialist doctor and he simply said it was nothing, and to not worry about it, i have been tested for everything except HPV and Herpes, all negative, however i was observed and there is no trace. I have also been to a dermotologist who said i have the option to freeze it, however to avoid scarring i told him not to..i hope this wasnt a mistake, he didnt seem to be concerned himself either. However i have been having massive anxiety lately due first off to having my gf returning for a visit in 3 weeks, and worried that it may be HPV or a wart of some sort, i know i have been told by the doctors not to worry and that it "wasnt warts"..however i am concerned with misdiagnosis and if i have warts i may have to break it off with my gf, i know HPV is common but i do not want to risk her getting a severe case. I am posting a link to a picture to help, i know you are busy by looking at the forums. Narrow it down: Is it possible to get a mole on the scrotum? Should i try freezing it incase of concern? What could i tell my gf if it is simply that?
Would a urologist be able to give a more accurate diagnosis? Should i just forget about it? Picture below

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Thanks alot doctor, hope that helps.

[tbug]

the test i took,they drew blood an it only took 20 to 30 min,to get the results.do you know what test that was an is it reliable at 7 1/2 weeks.whats ARS also?

[tbug]

hi,i want to add that i recently done the same thing.but in my case i've been married for four years.an my better judgement(alcohol) has gotton to me that one night.well i have had oral receiving an giving one night for the first time.an that i may add the last time.i stop the moment i tasted pre-***.it lasted for about 2 min.an i also have this pen point dot on my shaft as well.what is it?but i've been pretty sick sense then,it's been 9 weeks,i had a test done at the cdc lab at 7 1/2 weeks.it was negative!! thank god...i think that pen point spot is a parasite entry????may be wrong though.i've had sore muscles,severe abdominal pains with naseaus.lost off appetite,with these little pimple like pumps (small patch on right leg level with testes) that itch.im afraid,the penpoint spot does not match the pimples?also a few on bottom of left leg.i don't know what test i took at the cdc lab,could i still have hiv after 7 1/2 weeks.i also drank heavy that night im 31 years old.i had syphilis test done,came back neg...what else should i test for?i also have a 3 year old baby girl.i don't think my wife has done anything since we been together.my appendix is large with no appendicitis (ex-rays)i need help..is it possiable to have 1 dot mc on shaft of penis? also what other test should i do besides hep a an b,hiv,syphilis,gonnarea,chlimydia.could syphilis dormant an still cause problems.an if i receive pennicilian (3) shots would that cure dormant syphilis?an what is cmv?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

If an STD specialist thought it was a mole, that's probably what it is and I can't add anything.  It doesn't sound like a wart and it certainly isn't herpes. Conceivably molluscum contagiosum, but the STD specialist should have recognized MC.  And yes, it is possible to get a mole on the scrotum, or any other part of the body.  If it is growing or changing, go back for another look; or perhaps get a second opinion from a dermatologist.  I don't look at posted clinical photographs; it is too close to practicing from a distance.

Good luck--  HHH, MD