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A friend of mine has one large testicale, he says it doesn't hurt that bad but it's almost the size of his fist, refusing to see a doctor, what could be his problem? he said it's been this way for almost a year.

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See a doctor: It could be that one of his testicles is undescended. This increases his chance for testicular cancer. The testical grows with little to no pain. He needs to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 9/19/2012

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A member asked:

A friend of mine has one large testicale, he says it doesn't hurt that bad but it's almost the size of his fist, refusing to see a doctor, what could be his problem? he said it's been this way for almost a year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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