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Lump on Right Testical
For the past 2 years or so i have had this small lump on my right testical. It is the size a little bit smaller then a jelly bean i guess. it never really bothered me that much. But sometimes i would get a little pain. I am in the army so i am really busy all the time. i never really had the time to get it checked out. but reading up on some of the other posts it kind of worries me. i am 19 years old. What exactly could it be? sometimes my testical gets alittle bit bigger then the other one. is that normal? I guess i should get it check out but i guess i am scared if it is cancer. What exactly would happen if it is cancer? I mean would i still be able to have kids? I am currently deployed to Iraq so i dont wanna get it checked out if it is going to take me away from my guys and be a man down. So any answers would be great . Thanks very much.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
An epididymal cyst or spermatocele does not usually require any intervention. If you want to have the cyst removed, the cyst can be excised surgically. This can be performed under general or local anesthesia.
Surgical intervention or removal of an epididymal cyst is not usually advised as it carries the risk of complications within or in the vicinity of the epididymis which can cause problems resulting in chronic pain or infertility.
If the cyst is not prone to infection nor is causing any pain, it would be better just to have it examined and have an ultrasound done to confirm its contents and not have any surgical intervention at present.
The procedure can be performed on a day-care basis. Recovery time will be about 4-8 weeks as any intervention in the scrotum needs adequate rest to avoid formation of a hydrocele or hematoma.
regards,
An epididymal cyst or spermatocele does not usually require any intervention. If you want to have the cyst removed, the cyst can be excised surgically. This can be performed under general or local anesthesia.
Surgical intervention or removal of an epididymal cyst is not usually advised as it carries the risk of complications within or in the vicinity of the epididymis which can cause problems resulting in chronic pain or infertility.
If the cyst is not prone to infection nor is causing any pain, it would be better just to have it examined and have an ultrasound done to confirm its contents and not have any surgical intervention at present.
The procedure can be performed on a day-care basis. Recovery time will be about 4-8 weeks as any intervention in the scrotum needs adequate rest to avoid formation of a hydrocele or hematoma.
regards,
Thank you so much for the answers. Now that you have told me this i am going to get checked out. What exactly would the doctors do to get rid of this problem? and how long would the recovery period be?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
A small lump arising on the top of the testicle or along the epididymis can just be a cyst or a spermatocele. This is quite harmless and requires no intervention unless it gets infected or grows in size to the extent where it can cause discomfort or pain during normal activities.
As the lump has been present for the past 2 years and has not changed in size, it is unlikely that it is cancerous. Cancer is characterized by the rapid growth and spread of abnormal cells and may be associated with other symptoms, such as blood in semen or urine, weight loss, general debility, etc.
There is no urgency to have the lump checked out as it is probably just a cyst. This does not impair fertility or sexual performance. You can have yourself examined by your doctor or a urologist to reassure yourself that the lump is nothing serious, but no other intervention is currently required.
Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
A small lump arising on the top of the testicle or along the epididymis can just be a cyst or a spermatocele. This is quite harmless and requires no intervention unless it gets infected or grows in size to the extent where it can cause discomfort or pain during normal activities.
As the lump has been present for the past 2 years and has not changed in size, it is unlikely that it is cancerous. Cancer is characterized by the rapid growth and spread of abnormal cells and may be associated with other symptoms, such as blood in semen or urine, weight loss, general debility, etc.
There is no urgency to have the lump checked out as it is probably just a cyst. This does not impair fertility or sexual performance. You can have yourself examined by your doctor or a urologist to reassure yourself that the lump is nothing serious, but no other intervention is currently required.
Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
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