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A 18-year-old male asked:
Little lump on the end of my right testicle, both of them fell firm and i think thats normal, no pain anywhere, about the size of a newtons cradle ball. i masturbate a lot, and i mean a lot. so could be a cyst? or should i be worried about cancer?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Masturbation is not likely to have produced the lesion. It would be prudent to see a doctor.
Wish you good health!
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