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A 35-year-old male asked:

Urologist called me. negative urine culture. found wbc/concerned its cancer of penis or urethra. negative stds. coukd the wbc indicate cancer? no blood.

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg
Neonatology 38 years experience
No: WBC's in small numbers are a normal finding, no need to worry, enjoy your life and maybe be more careful with protected sex if you are still worried for some reason
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