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What Causes Swollen Lump On The Penis?

My 4 year old son, has what appears to be a bug bite on the shaft of his penis. It has a white center and a red swollen lump right below the head. He is not complaining of pain but he does say it itches. Is this something that should be seen by a doctor???
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Hello
Thanks for query .

Your 4 years old son seems to have infected sebaceous cyst over penis .

He needs to be given antibiotic Ciprofloxacin twice daily for a week ..

If does not subside consult qualified general surgeon for clinical assessment .It may need to be excised in Toto.
Thanks
Dr.patil.
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What Causes Swollen Lump On The Penis?

Hello Thanks for query . Your 4 years old son seems to have infected sebaceous cyst over penis . He needs to be given antibiotic Ciprofloxacin twice daily for a week .. If does not subside consult qualified general surgeon for clinical assessment .It may need to be excised in Toto. Thanks Dr.patil.