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Found a pinhead size lump at top of right testicle..its hard to find but it worries me..should i get checked?..i found it during self exam in hot bath

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked: Although there are a number of benign conditions that may cause a lump on or near the testes, you should have this examined by a doctor. Appropriate exam and testing can then occur to rule out cancer.

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Answered 11/30/2015

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A member asked:

Found a pinhead size lump at top of right testicle..its hard to find but it worries me..should i get checked?..i found it during self exam in hot bath

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Krulak answered

Dr Davis agreed

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