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Barely Connected Lump On Testicle. Spermatocele And Testicular Cancer? What Is The Difference Between Them?

Hi, I'm 16 and I was curious about how to tell the difference between a spermatocele & a Testicular Cancerous tumor. I was attending Health Class at my school the other day and we learned about self examination of the body etc., So when I got home I performed a self-examination of my testicular area and found a (slightly loose and/or barely connected lump to my right testicle.) I was scared & did some research on it and learned that it MIGHT just be a spermatocele. But i'm still not quite sure.
Wed, 22 May 2013
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welcome to health care magic
Thanks for your query
Regarding spermatocele,it is a abnormal cyst that develops in the epididymis..
It contains clear fluid and may contains sperms..
It is painless,and non-cancerous..
It doesn't cause any harm to you..
But when it grows larger and pain then you need to undergo a small surgery called spermatocelectomy under local anesthesia...


Regarding testicular cancer at this age is unlikely..It will grow and invades adjacent structures..
Consult general surgeon for further suggestions
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Barely Connected Lump On Testicle. Spermatocele And Testicular Cancer? What Is The Difference Between Them?

Hello welcome to health care magic Thanks for your query Regarding spermatocele,it is a abnormal cyst that develops in the epididymis.. It contains clear fluid and may contains sperms.. It is painless,and non-cancerous.. It doesn t cause any harm to you.. But when it grows larger and pain then you need to undergo a small surgery called spermatocelectomy under local anesthesia... Regarding testicular cancer at this age is unlikely..It will grow and invades adjacent structures.. Consult general surgeon for further suggestions