
What Does A Large Bump On Testicle Indicate?

Question: My sixteen year old son has a large bump on his testicle, about the size of a pinky fingernail. The area surrounding it is very purple and blue--looks very bruised. It appears to look like a pimple or ingrown hair, but has grow in size over the past few weeks and is painful to the touch. I have him scheduled to see a dermatologist tomorrow, but am wondering if I should be consulting some other specialist first?
Thanks for you help.
Thanks for you help.
Brief Answer:
Photograph of bumpy testicle is needed....
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Can you please send in a photo of your son's bump on his testicle?
From your description, it seemed to be related to:
- any recent trauma locally occurred
- infection of testicles
- Hydrocele/varicocele
- infection of hair follicles
You can get it first examined from the dermatologist and wait for his/her opinion first.
If I was his caring doctor, I would also advise to :
- consult with an urologist too (apart consultation with dermatologist)
- get an ultrasound of testicles or any other tests urologist would ask to do based on physical examination.
Looking forward to have the photograph in!
Dr.Albana
Photograph of bumpy testicle is needed....
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Can you please send in a photo of your son's bump on his testicle?
From your description, it seemed to be related to:
- any recent trauma locally occurred
- infection of testicles
- Hydrocele/varicocele
- infection of hair follicles
You can get it first examined from the dermatologist and wait for his/her opinion first.
If I was his caring doctor, I would also advise to :
- consult with an urologist too (apart consultation with dermatologist)
- get an ultrasound of testicles or any other tests urologist would ask to do based on physical examination.
Looking forward to have the photograph in!
Dr.Albana
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