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Hi doc, is it harmful if a dermoid cyst(benign lesion) on the head of my penis is not remove as soon as possible. and can i ask if surgery is the only solution to remove it?

Q: hi doc, is it harmful if a dermoid cyst(benign lesion) on the head of my penis is not remove as soon as possible. and can i ask if surgery is the only solution to remove it?

: you can watch it and not have surgery if it is asymptomatic. But it is best to have it removed by a Urologist.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

you can watch it and not have surgery if it is asymptomatic. But it is best to have it removed by a Urologist.

Answered 8/30/2021

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A member asked:

Hi doc, is it harmful if a dermoid cyst(benign lesion) on the head of my penis is not remove as soon as possible. and can i ask if surgery is the only solution to remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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