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Urology (Expert Forum)
Bump on Penis?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Bump on Penis?
by scared83, May 29, 2007 12:00AM
Dear Dr,
I have a quick question and I'm getting very scared. I have a "bump" on the shaft of my penis. It's a small pimple sized bump (but not a pimple) and it's underneath the skin rather than on the skin. It doesn't move around when the skin does. It's hard but I can only feel it when I'm erect but might be able to when I am not If I try hard enough to look for it.
I had a full STD panel a few days ago and everything came back negative. So I'm worried about cancer or something along those lines. I know it's hard to diagnos without actually seeing it but can you suggest what it may be? I will go see a urologist one of these days but I'm just looking for some reassurance right now.
Thank You
I have a quick question and I'm getting very scared. I have a "bump" on the shaft of my penis. It's a small pimple sized bump (but not a pimple) and it's underneath the skin rather than on the skin. It doesn't move around when the skin does. It's hard but I can only feel it when I'm erect but might be able to when I am not If I try hard enough to look for it.
I had a full STD panel a few days ago and everything came back negative. So I'm worried about cancer or something along those lines. I know it's hard to diagnos without actually seeing it but can you suggest what it may be? I will go see a urologist one of these days but I'm just looking for some reassurance right now.
Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
The STD panel is a reasonable initial step. Blood tests looking for herpes can also be considered as well.
A cyst, folliculitis, or abscess can also lead to a bump on the penis. A dermatologist can evaluate the lesion.
If cancer is a concern, a biopsy of the lesion, or imaging studies (like an ultrasound) would be the next step.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician, or in conjunction with a dermatologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
A cyst, folliculitis, or abscess can also lead to a bump on the penis. A dermatologist can evaluate the lesion.
If cancer is a concern, a biopsy of the lesion, or imaging studies (like an ultrasound) would be the next step.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician, or in conjunction with a dermatologist.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments (1)
by scared83, May 30, 2007 12:00AM
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