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What Is The Small Lump At The Urethral Opening?
Posted on
Sat, 14 Feb 2015
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Sat, 14 Feb 2015
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Question : I have a small 'lump' on urethra opening.It is a little bit darker (gray/purplish) and it almost looks like a small bubble. It doesn't hurt, and it will not pop. It really hasn't affected me other than cosmetically.It almost looks like a 'fat lip' of the pee hole. I'm wondering what this could be , and what doctor I should go to , to get it checked out?
Brief Answer:
Small nevus
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have noticed a dark spot at the opening of the urethra on our penis. This is a normal finding which is probably a small nevus or mole. I have had several patients with similar findings and are completely benign. You do not need to have any biopsies or treatments. I can reassure you that these dark spots are normal and nothing to be concerns about
I hope this answers our question. If you have any further questions or comments please contact me again at HCM
Small nevus
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have noticed a dark spot at the opening of the urethra on our penis. This is a normal finding which is probably a small nevus or mole. I have had several patients with similar findings and are completely benign. You do not need to have any biopsies or treatments. I can reassure you that these dark spots are normal and nothing to be concerns about
I hope this answers our question. If you have any further questions or comments please contact me again at HCM
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Dr. Raju A.T
I dont not believe this is a small nevus because sometimes it changes in size. It goes from larger to smaller and such. If i were to see a specialist, what kind of doctor should I see?
Brief Answer:
Urology
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for getting back to me with your update.
I agree with you that if it changes in size then it is not a nevus. It is possible that it is a telangiectasia. This is a blood vessel that enlarges at the surface of the skin and dilates. These are normal and benign.
If you want someone to look at it I recommend a urologist.
I hope this helps. Contact me again if you have any further comments or questions
Urology
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for getting back to me with your update.
I agree with you that if it changes in size then it is not a nevus. It is possible that it is a telangiectasia. This is a blood vessel that enlarges at the surface of the skin and dilates. These are normal and benign.
If you want someone to look at it I recommend a urologist.
I hope this helps. Contact me again if you have any further comments or questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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