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Small lump at base of penis shaft, only noticeable when erect. had for 7 years. told sebaceous cyst or varicocele. its right where my pinky is if i grip it. does cancer present like this?

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Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not cancer: Test ulnar cancer would have grown and you would be very sick by now. Have it rechecked. Most likely a cyst or blocker hair follicle.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 5/24/2018

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Certainly benign: Likely sebaceous cyst. Not a varicocele which only occur within scrotum. No cancer does not present like this.

Answered 4/10/2014

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A member asked:

Small lump at base of penis shaft, only noticeable when erect. had for 7 years. told sebaceous cyst or varicocele. its right where my pinky is if i grip it. does cancer present like this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Dr Davis agreed

Dr. George Klauber answered

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