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Urology (Expert Forum)
multiple small urethral masses
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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.
multiple small urethral masses
by jmhjmh, Jul 20, 2004 12:00AM
I was recently referred to a Urologist for multiple small masses palpable along the length of my penile urethra which are accompanied by bilateral palpable inguinal nodes which have persisted for 3 months (PCP noted that entire chain on both sides was palpable). I underwent multiple urinalyses/cultures which were negative for gonhorrrea, chlamydia and other infectious diseases. The Urologist performed a cystoscopy which was normal. Blood counts and inflammatory markers were normal. Urologist tells me that no further testing is warranted and PCP agrees. I am concerned about urethral cancer. Do you agree that no further testing is needed given the normal cystoscopy? My only symptom is a spraying urine stream.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
Urethral cancer is extremely rare. With a cystoscopy, it is a pretty thorough evaluate for urethral diseases. The definitive test would be a biopsy to ensure it isn't cancer. If this was already done and negative, the I would agree with your urologist and PCP that no further testing is warranted.
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.
Kevin, M.D.
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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.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
