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Urology (Expert Forum)
Blood clot/spots on scrotum
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
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.
Blood clot/spots on scrotum
by radski, Jun 29, 2008 02:23PM
On my scrotum I have these blood clots. This is the best way to describe them. Sometimes by accident if one gets scratched, profuse bleeding occurs, and it is difficult to stop the bleeding. I saw a urologist a while back for a different issue and he told me these "spots" were normal. Can someone please confirm this and tell me what these are and if they are a result from something.
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, Jul 02, 2008 10:23PM
, Jul 02, 2008 10:23PM
These spots are called "angiokeratomas," and are usually of no consequence. They can be seen in an uncommon condition called "Fabry's Disease," which is a disease that affects the storage of glycogen. If they are not bleeding, nothing needs to be done. They can be cauterized to avoid the bleeding.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
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S.A.Liroff, M.D.
"This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.”
