Wethersfield, CT
A 22-year-old male asked:
Got u/s done and nurse said no bloodflow in firm lump on top of right testicle on epididymis most likely cyst or something else? is no bloodflow good?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Cyst likely: Cysts contain watery fluid & no blood vessels thus no blood flow. Lining of cyst is very thin & has blood vessels & flow but flow insufficient 2B detected by U/S. Suggest consult your "anxiety" Dr. if it's not adequately controlled. Good Luck.
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Wethersfield, CT
A 22-year-old male asked:
Got u/s done and nurse said no bloodflow in lump on top of right testicle on epididymis most likely cyst or something else? Is no bloodflow good?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Tadge Kanjoanswered
General Surgery 25 years experience
In this case yes.: US is used to help determine if a mass is a cancer or something less concerning. Cancer begins initially when cells stop communicating with their neighbors and start to grow faster then the rest. Before developing into a cancer the growing mass must be able to recruit blood vessels otherwise it cannot progress. Regular, smooth shape, freely mobile are all good signs if present.
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Last updated Mar 31, 2016
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