A 22-year-old male asked:
Difference between a calcification and a cyst on the tunica albuginea of my testicle? ive gone to a few urologists about a lump. one said the lump was a calcification, and two other said it was a cyst. should i be worried either way?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Calcification is deposition of calcium and cyst is a cavity with fluid in it. They can be differentiated by ultra sound. . Lump is different than either. So get the correct diagnosis and have a Urologist explain the findings and treatment options to you
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Dr. Peter Bretananswered
Urologic Oncology 43 years experience
Calcifications or cyst on the tunica albuginea are benign as tumors and cancer arise within the testicle not the shell that surrounds it. Most urologist monitor these and if unchanged over a year one can be fairly sure these are truly on the tunica and thus benign.
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Answered Oct 12, 2021
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A 42-year-old male asked:
What is the best option if I have a mass in my testicle. The mass is a Hypoechoic mass with calcification and the mass has its own vascular supply. Does this mass sound cancerous? Should the restocked be removed?
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Urologist: A urologist is best to advise you about this matter. You may wish to consult one at a university hospital if you aren't receiving definitive advice at... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Ultrasound at er found 6mm hyper-echoic, centrally isoechoic lesion with no vascularity in right testicle. Went to urologist who did a physical exam and said its was a tunica cyst and order tumor markers test which was negative. Should I relax now?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, the lesion is likely a benign cyst. Good luck.
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Answered Jul 28, 2023
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A 16-year-old male asked:
How can I tell if I have a tunica cyst or testicle cancer?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
They manifest as swelling or growth or irregularity in the smooth testicle. Have your MD teach you testicular self -exam.
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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?
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 insuffic... Read More
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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?
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 neig... Read More
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