Lump near left testicle

  : Yesterday, I noticed a lump in the scrotum, near the left testicle about the size of a pea. It moves around easily and is not painfull. When in a relaxed state, it appears to rest behind the left testicle.  After reading many post in this board, I decided to test it and see if it was translucent. Light shines through it with ease. What do you think this is?
  Note: I'm not the doctor, so keep checking back for their answer.
  If it moves freely, is not ON a testicle, and can be transilluminated, then I very much doubt that it is anything other than a benign cyst. If you are concerned, you should ask your doctor about it.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Brad,
The lump on your testicle  could have been caused by several things including a hydrocele or spermatocele as you mentioned.A quick review of your male anatomy may help you to understand these conditions. A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that may be caused by a number of things including  previous infection/inflammation of the testicle or a previous hernia. A spermatocele is  a collection sperm containing fluid which is usually located at the head of epididymis. The function of the epididymis is to store sperm that has been made by the testicle. The epididymis  has three parts a head, body, and tail. A spermatocele at the bottom of the scrotum is most likely at the tail of the epididymis Without examining you it is difficult to tell you if you have one of these conditions. However it is prudent to see a urologist for a lump in the scrotum to ensure that it is not something more serious.
The most serious condition that this lump may represent is a cancer specifically testicular cancer. You have stated that the lump is completely separate from the testicle therefore cancer is unlikely. You should be examined by a physician to corroborate that the mass is not on the testicle. Once this is done, the conditions I described above are most likely. These do not require intervention unless you develop pain or other symptoms. We have many specialists in this area. If you would like to see someone  at Henry Ford Hospital in Urology call [phone]. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.  Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).

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