What Should I Do About A Small Hard Lump In The Testicle?

Posted on Wed, 16 Jan 2019

Question: I noticed a small hard lump approx 1/4” on my testicle , when squeezed, doesn’t hurt, should there be cause for concern? Some background, 63 yr old, sexually active,

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst of the scrotum, no immediate cause of concern.

Detailed Answer:

Hello and welcome,

I have evaluated your query thoroughly.

* Such lump on scrotum usually indicate sebaceous cyst which is benign soft tissue lesion nothing specific to worry at present.
* It tends to grow on very slow rate over time, just have to keep watch on its size and any discharge from the same.

If you can provide a photo picture of the same as an attachment, further details can be possible.

Wishing you fine health.

Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 hours later)

This lump is not “on” the outside of the scrotum,

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scrotum with a doctor by appointment, nothing emergency.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Welcome.

* Inside of scrotum lump may be some type of epididymis cyst or else.
* In that instance a prescription for doppler ultrasound of the scrotum with your doctor by appointment is recommended.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

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