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Urology (Expert Forum)
Re: Lump Right side
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Re: Lump Right side
by HFHS M.D.-KR, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-KR on April 03, 1999 at 09:22:37:
In Reply to: Lump Right side posted by Doug on March 08, 1999 at 18:36:00:
I went to the doctors after feeling a lump the size of a pea just below
my right testicle The Doctor told me I was epididymis and it usally comes
drom riding bycles, horse back riding etc. He place me on Vibramycin and
told me it should be cleared up in about two weeks. If it did not
go away to come back. I had a vassectomy about 1 year and half ago. It only
hurs when I or my wife touches it . Should I be conserned?
Dear Doug,
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 of 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. I would recommend a follow-up with a urologist and possibly a scrotal ultrasound.
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).
HFHS-MD KR
*keyword lump in testicle
In Reply to: Lump Right side posted by Doug on March 08, 1999 at 18:36:00:
I went to the doctors after feeling a lump the size of a pea just below
my right testicle The Doctor told me I was epididymis and it usally comes
drom riding bycles, horse back riding etc. He place me on Vibramycin and
told me it should be cleared up in about two weeks. If it did not
go away to come back. I had a vassectomy about 1 year and half ago. It only
hurs when I or my wife touches it . Should I be conserned?
Dear Doug,
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 of 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. I would recommend a follow-up with a urologist and possibly a scrotal ultrasound.
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).
HFHS-MD KR
*keyword lump in testicle
