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Urology (Expert Forum)
Enlarged testicle
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.
Enlarged testicle
by Linda__0__0, Jan 17, 1999 12:00AM
My husband, 33 year old white male, has a slightly enlarged right testicle. He had not noticed a difference in its size until recently. He has no pain or other symptoms. Is this "normal"?
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Dear Linda,
Testes are usually approximately equal in size. If there is a change in this relationship, then further evaluation is needed. There may be shrinkage in one testis to account for the change. The greatest concern, however, is a testis tumor which can cause a size increase even though no specific mass can be readily felt upon examination.
Your husband needs to be seen by a urologist as soon as possible (this week) to be evaluated. If there is a testis tumor it can usually be treated quite successfully but time is a factor.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. The Henry Ford Hospital Department of Urology has experience in the evaluation and treatment of problems such as you describe. We would be most interested in helping you. You can reach us through our toll-free number (1-800-653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any x-rays [and pathology slides] (not just the reports) as well as any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SAL
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