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Urology (Expert Forum)
I have a Lump on my right test
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 07, 2003 12:00AM
, Dec 07, 2003 12:00AM
There are several causes of testicular masses. Things like cancer tend to be painless. The association with fever suggests that this can be an infectious process.
Epidymitis and prostatitis would be the things you want to rule out. Tests to evaluate for this would include a urinalysis, STD testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate, and a scrotal ultrasound.
It is likely that antibiotics would be necessary to treat this - I suggesting an evaluation by a physician ASAP.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Epidymitis and prostatitis would be the things you want to rule out. Tests to evaluate for this would include a urinalysis, STD testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate, and a scrotal ultrasound.
It is likely that antibiotics would be necessary to treat this - I suggesting an evaluation by a physician ASAP.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
