A 20-year-old male asked:
I have a pea sized lump on my left testicle my dad has one too he's 53 and seems fine. my doctor looked at it said i'm fine but is this normal?
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Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
Testis : Any lump on the testicle itself should be evaluated by a urologist. On the other hand, lumps above the testis, arising from the epididymis, are very common and are simple cysts. Get an exam to be certain. You are within the age group for testiicular cancer.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Hi My partner found a pea sized pain free lump on his left testicle! I'm just wondering what could it be?
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
It could be: malignant tumor, so he should show this to his doctor.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
I have a very small pea sized lump attached to the left side of my testicle. My left testicle is sore and the lump is sore when pressed. Could this be a cyst even know its on the side of my testicle? Its came on suddenly aswell. I've had it 4 days?
Dr. David Ellisanswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
At your age it is very important if you find a lump in or around your testicle to have it checked by your doctor to see if further imaging, like ultra... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Pea size lump on top of right testicle, not hurt, can't always find, is the normal vein lump there or should I check it out?
Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
Epididymal cyst: What you describe is likely an epididymal cyst. These are benign and do not need treatment. Just to be safe, you should let your physician check it ... Read More
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A 68-year-old male asked:
I have found a hard pea sized lump in my scrotum. It is not on the testicle but possibly in or on one of the many tubes that run around in there.
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Cyst: It may be a cyst but see your physician to get a definitive diagnosis. Good Luck
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A male asked:
I got this soft marble sized lump above my left testicle. It went away after about 2 years and i got cleared by a doc after a physical. What was it?
Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
Testis: It likely was an epididymal cyst. When large, these are known as spermatoceles. They can sometimes spontaneously resolve.
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