What Can Cause A Soft Lump On The Bottom Of The Testicle?

Posted on Thu, 15 Mar 2018

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Question : I have a soft very small lump on the bottom of the right testicle. It has been there for years since 2006. It has not grown or changed shape at all and there is no pain. It is very near the end of the epididymis, just off to the side. Can an epiddyural cyst form and be just off to the side. Curious about your thoughts,

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is an epididymal cyst.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A soft small lump on the bottom of testicle since a long time is an epididymal cyst and can be confirmed by ultrasound scanning of the scrotum.

It is a benign cyst and does not require any treatment.

Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you.

Regards,
Dr. P. T. Patil, Urologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (37 hours later)

So for clarification and epididymal cyst can be felt just off to the side of the epididimus? Like I said in my previous post it has been there for years. Thank you again for your time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is always felt at the side of the epididymis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

An epididymal cyst always lies by the side of the epididymis.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. P. T. Patil, Urologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj