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What Causes A Bump On The Penis?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Question : Hello, I have a small bump on my penis. It looked like a pimple at first and it has been there for about 6 months now.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You have Sebaceous Cyst on penis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photograph that you have posted it appears that you have a Sebaceous Cyst on the shaft of the penis .

The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if larger in size or get infected.

Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.
It may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) .

This is a simple surgery done under local anesthesia as a out patient procedure and offers permanent cure

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


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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 minutes later)
Thank you Dr Patil! I appreciate your quick response.

Do you know approximately how long these cysts last? How long should I wait before I seek treatment
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It will not fade away itself .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Looking at the size of the Cyst that you have it is unlikely that it will fade away spontaneously .You need to get it excised by surgery at earliest..

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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What Causes A Bump On The Penis?

Brief Answer: You have Sebaceous Cyst on penis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photograph that you have posted it appears that you have a Sebaceous Cyst on the shaft of the penis . The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if larger in size or get infected. Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. It may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) . This is a simple surgery done under local anesthesia as a out patient procedure and offers permanent cure Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.