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A 44-year-old male asked:
I found a lump on my testicle years ago which the doctors said was nothing to worry about after a scan. it is now getting bigger. should i go back?
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Dr. Dwain Rickertsenanswered
37 years experience
Family practice : You should go back and get it checked out. Probably a cyst or hydrocele. Usually b9. But i recommend further investigation.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
About a 4 years ago , I found two lumps in either testicle . When I went for a physical a year ago my doctor didn't say anything , as if it was fine ?
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
You need to : Go back and bring the Los to their attention but more than likely if you are fine after4 years everything is fine
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Dr. Michael Michaels commented
Urology 54 years experience
You might mean in the scrotum not testicular mass. Spermatocele is the most likely that is of little concern. Ask the doctor who examined you.
Jul 6, 2014
A 22-year-old male asked:
I have discomfort feeling in my left testicle. I've had a lump since I was little and doctor said that's it's nothing serious(10 years ago)Is this ok?
Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Cyst of epididymis: otherwise known as a spermatocele is most common benign lump attached to testis. Management depends upon degree of discomfort & would include scro... Read More
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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 37 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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A 16-year-old male asked:
I'm 16 years old, and today I found a lump attached to one of my testicles. It grew through the day and swelled. It hurts very badly, and I'm not sure what to do. I'm pretty embarrassed about it, but should I tell my parents and go see a doctor?
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes! ASAP: You should tell your parents immediately and go see a Dr ASAP. There may be a variety of causes including a varicocele (enlarged blood vessel), or a h... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
I have had a small lump on my testicle for a few years and has not caused any issues, but when I roll my finger over it I feel slight discomfort/pain, I think it is a cyst but could it possible be cancerous?,I feel fine but do I need to see a doctor?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience
If you have had if for years, malignant lesion is very less likely. The testicle is quite sensitive so you should feel some tenderness when you palpat... Read More
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