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Urology (Expert Forum)
left testie larger than right by a lot
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 HFHS M.D.-KR, Feb 24, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Billy Bob,
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. Another possibility is called a varicocele. This is basically varicose veins of the testicle. They look like a bag of worms. They also usually get larger after prolonged perios of standing up. 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. Tell your parents to take you to the doctor right away and have this checked out. Cancer of the testicle affects boys your age and is quite curable. We have many specialists in this area. If you would like to see someone at Henry Ford Hospital in Urology call (313) 876-2062 or the number that follows. 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 M.D .-KR
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