Suggest Treatment For Lump In The Perineum Area

Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016

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Question : What is the space between the scrotum and the anus called? I can feel internally a movable lump about the
size of a pecan. it has gotten smaller over the last week.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This area is called perineum.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This area is called perineum. Lump in this area can be caused by an abscess. If so, some pain can appear as well. And abscess can after some time become smaller. Especially if it is evacuated (it may happen through the rectum, than you should notice whitish substance in the stool or on the underwear).
I suggest you to consult a surgeon with this. Soft tissues ultrasound can be done in case of doubts.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (10 minutes later)

What type of surgeon.If nothing is done will it get smaller on its own?Can it
be squeezed to evacuate on its own?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
General surgeon can be consulted.

Detailed Answer:
I would not squeeze it. It may cause more inflammation. Needle puncture is much better idea. It may also disappear by its own.
If not, general surgeon is fine to consult.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar