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What Does A Soft Swelling On The Penis Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: I have swelling on my penis. It is soft and not tender
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be a Sebaceous Cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

The swelling on the shaft of the penis could be a Sebaceous Cyst .However diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon or Urologist .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Since how long you have noticed this swelling?
2) Is there white spot (Punctum) on the summit of swelling ?
3) is there any discharge from swelling ?

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 need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.

Consult qualified General surgeon for clinical examination .He may advise you to get it excised under local anesthesia depending upon clinical diagnosis .

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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What Does A Soft Swelling On The Penis Indicate?

Brief Answer: Could be a Sebaceous Cyst Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . The swelling on the shaft of the penis could be a Sebaceous Cyst .However diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon or Urologist . I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem. 1) Since how long you have noticed this swelling? 2) Is there white spot (Punctum) on the summit of swelling ? 3) is there any discharge from swelling ? 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 need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Consult qualified General surgeon for clinical examination .He may advise you to get it excised under local anesthesia depending upon clinical diagnosis . 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.