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Lumpy Mass on testicle
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Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch. - Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Urology, Oncology, Surgery
Lefrak Institute for Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer
New York - NY
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Lumpy Mass on testicle
by skeptical1, May 25, 2007 12:00AM
I discovered a lumpy mass on my testicle the other day. (It has appeared in the last month.) It is about 1/3 the size of my right testicle, on the bottom of the testicle.
It doesn't hurt, but is tender if I try and squeeze it. It is attached to the testicle inside the scrotum - not separate or outside.
I have had a vasectomy. Is this something I need to worry about? What could it be?
It doesn't hurt, but is tender if I try and squeeze it. It is attached to the testicle inside the scrotum - not separate or outside.
I have had a vasectomy. Is this something I need to worry about? What could it be?
Doctor's Answer
by Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch., May 26, 2007 12:00AM
, May 26, 2007 12:00AM
Hi skeptical1,
A mass on the testicle can be either from the testis itself or it may be from one the appendages of the testis. Ususlly a testicular mass itself is not tender. This sounds more likely to be an appendicular mass and may have arisen from the epididymis which can occur sometimes after a vasectomy. However a physical examination, testicular sonography and blood tests for tumor markers are essential to rule out cancer. It is advisable for you to get yourself examined by a urologist at the earliest.
AT
A mass on the testicle can be either from the testis itself or it may be from one the appendages of the testis. Ususlly a testicular mass itself is not tender. This sounds more likely to be an appendicular mass and may have arisen from the epididymis which can occur sometimes after a vasectomy. However a physical examination, testicular sonography and blood tests for tumor markers are essential to rule out cancer. It is advisable for you to get yourself examined by a urologist at the earliest.
AT
Member Comments (2)
by skeptical1, May 26, 2007 12:00AM
Much appreciate your time. I will be making an appt asap.
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