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What Causes Small Nodule At Back Of Testis?
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I have a small nodule at the back of my testis that was checked by an urologyst a year back and he told me it is nothing to worry about. It is just a nodule on the tail of epididymis. Now couple of days back I found that the tail like portion is become like a small lump, little hard and it seems it is connected to testis. Could you please tell me if this is normal or not. I am very much worried.
I have a small nodule at the back of my testis that was checked by an urologyst a year back and he told me it is nothing to worry about. It is just a nodule on the tail of epididymis. Now couple of days back I found that the tail like portion is become like a small lump, little hard and it seems it is connected to testis. Could you please tell me if this is normal or not. I am very much worried.
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Thanks for query.
Based on your statement I would state that you have what is called as Cyst of Epididymis(Spermatocele).This can be confirmed on Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum.
Spermatocele is a benign cyst that develops in tail of epididymis due to partial obstruction and contains clear fluid .
It is always benign in nature and does not need any treatment .
Treatment is needed very rarely if it increases in size or becomes painful.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
Based on your statement I would state that you have what is called as Cyst of Epididymis(Spermatocele).This can be confirmed on Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum.
Spermatocele is a benign cyst that develops in tail of epididymis due to partial obstruction and contains clear fluid .
It is always benign in nature and does not need any treatment .
Treatment is needed very rarely if it increases in size or becomes painful.
Dr.Patil.
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