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Urology (Expert Forum)
Hard lump after vasectomy
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.
Hard lump after vasectomy
by JohnSR, Jul 28, 2004 12:00AM
Hello, I had a vasectomy 8 days ago. I am pretty much back to normal except that I have a large hard lump over my right testicle. It kind feels like the vas deferens may be swollen on that side. I have three questions. First, when the vas deferense is cut and cauterized, are both the sides of the separation cauterized? Second, is it possible that the vas deferense below the separation has become clogged and that is causing the swolling? Lastly, is this something I should visit the doctor about?
Thank you,
John
Thank you,
John
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 30, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 30, 2004 12:00AM
To answer your questions:
1) It would depend if the vasectomy was open or closed. The surgeon may choose to close off either one (called an open-ended procedure) or two ends (closed-ended) of the vas. In the open-ended procedure, the vas section connected to the testis is left open and the one leading to the prostate is sealed; in the closed-end both are sealed.
2) It may be possible for the scenario you describe to happen. Other potential causes would be infection, bleeding, or thrombosis.
3) I would certainly discuss these findings with your urologist to ensure they are not complications of the procedure.
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.
Medical Weblog:
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1) It would depend if the vasectomy was open or closed. The surgeon may choose to close off either one (called an open-ended procedure) or two ends (closed-ended) of the vas. In the open-ended procedure, the vas section connected to the testis is left open and the one leading to the prostate is sealed; in the closed-end both are sealed.
2) It may be possible for the scenario you describe to happen. Other potential causes would be infection, bleeding, or thrombosis.
3) I would certainly discuss these findings with your urologist to ensure they are not complications of the procedure.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
**Note: I'll be away until August 14th - The forums will re-open then**
Member Comments
by lilo416, Mar 14, 2008 07:52AM
A related discussion, vesectomy (vasectomy) was started.
