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i am a 26yrs old male.there is a small cord like mass over my left testis,which is completely separate from the testis.i am completely asymptomatic-no pain,no burning sensation,no heaviness etc.the mass on palpation feels like a number of vein like things clumped together.i have gynecomastia(pubertal) which was diagnosed by a senior endocrinologist.he said there is nothing to worry about it.he palpated my testicles and found it to be absolutely normal...what i am talking about,is it normal or something to worry about?i am feeling quite tensed.please help
These are the symptoms of testicular cancer.
* A lump or mass in either testicle
* One or both testicles feeling harder or firmer than usual
* Swelling or any enlargement of a testicle
* A collection of fluid in the scrotum
* A dull ache in the groin, lower abdomen, or back
* A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
* Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
* Tenderness or enlargement of the breasts
* A lump or mass in either testicle
* One or both testicles feeling harder or firmer than usual
* Swelling or any enlargement of a testicle
* A collection of fluid in the scrotum
* A dull ache in the groin, lower abdomen, or back
* A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
* Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
* Tenderness or enlargement of the breasts
Hello,
You need to have a thorough exam which would include a scrotal ultrasound and blood tests for tumor markers. (AFP,HCG,LDH) Palpating the testicle alone is not enough.
A testicular cancer lump will be directly connected to the testicle itself, what you may be feeling could be the the epididymus but you need the ultrasound to determine this.
Having gynecomastia could be unrelated but it is known to be a symptom of testicular cancer also so you want to be sure. (the blood test will help with this) High levels of HCG in the blood stimulate breast development and can indicate a certain type of testicular cancer. It may not be testicular cancer but with this extra risk factor you need to be sure.
Don't worry just make sure you have an ultrasound and blood tests to rule out all possibilities. You can discuss this with your doctor or go get a second opinion but it is worth it to make sure. Your doctor didn't find a lump that's a good sign....my recommendation would be to make sure. All the best.
You need to have a thorough exam which would include a scrotal ultrasound and blood tests for tumor markers. (AFP,HCG,LDH) Palpating the testicle alone is not enough.
A testicular cancer lump will be directly connected to the testicle itself, what you may be feeling could be the the epididymus but you need the ultrasound to determine this.
Having gynecomastia could be unrelated but it is known to be a symptom of testicular cancer also so you want to be sure. (the blood test will help with this) High levels of HCG in the blood stimulate breast development and can indicate a certain type of testicular cancer. It may not be testicular cancer but with this extra risk factor you need to be sure.
Don't worry just make sure you have an ultrasound and blood tests to rule out all possibilities. You can discuss this with your doctor or go get a second opinion but it is worth it to make sure. Your doctor didn't find a lump that's a good sign....my recommendation would be to make sure. All the best.
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