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I have a lump on the shaft of my penis, should i go to the doctor?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Penis : Not necessarily. Does it hurt? Is it growing? Was there a recent sexual encounter? Do you have a history of herpes? Is the lump like a sebaceous cyst? Is it changing the shape of your erection?

Answered 12/18/2013

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