Lump Above Testicle. Feels Like Spermatic Cord.

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012

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Question : hi, i have a pea size lump above my testicle iwhat feels like in the spermatic cord.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for the query.

I would like to know more about this lump in order to suggest you better.

1. When did you first notice the lump?
2. Is it painful? Is it hard or soft in consistency?
3. Has it grown in size?
4. Have you suffered from injury to that area recently?
5. Do you have difficulty in passing urine or difficulty in getting an erection recently?
6. Any history of fever?

Please get back to me with these answers; it will help me greatly.

I am awaiting your reply.

I wish you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (39 minutes later)

i fist noticed the lump 6-12 months ago
no its not painful
no its remained the same size
i have suffered no injury
my urine stream seems to have slown down slightly
no historty of fever

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Hello.

Thanks for replying back.

It sounds like an epididymal cyst which is usually harmless and is present in many people.
Do not worry about it.

But, you need to observe the lesion if it:

1. Grows in size,
2. Becomes painful,
3. Causes discomfort,

In that case, you will need to see a surgeon/Urologist for a local examination.

I hope, I have answered your query, please accept my answer if you have no more questions.
I wish you good health.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Jyoti Patil