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What Causes A Sore Lump On The Scrotum?
Hi. Ok so im a 15 year old guy , and recently ( a week ago or so) noticed a pea sized reddish lump on the skin of my scrotum ( leftside at the bottom). Recently it has been tender to touch, and from what i can feel , it is much like a spot. Bubble on top with an semi flat surface underneath. I woke up this morning to find a clear liquid coming from it (cyst?) and the swelling had reduced by around half. I'm going to head to the doctors next week, but i am worried this may be a tumor or even cancer, please respond and thank you in advance
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Hi,
Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men, and can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment.
Some of the main causes are: varicoceles, hydroceles – swellings caused by a build-up of fluid around the testicle, epididymal cysts and inguinal hernias. Some more serious issues such as tumors and carcinomas are less common but should be considered if there is pain and rapid growth of it.
In every case, it would be good to do ultrasound of testicles by urologist and this will show us what type of issue this is. If this is benign then there is no need for urgent treatment unless there is pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
Lumps and swellings in the testicles are a relatively common symptom in boys and men, and can have a number of different causes. The vast majority of testicular lumps and swellings are caused by benign (non-cancerous) conditions that may not need treatment.
Some of the main causes are: varicoceles, hydroceles – swellings caused by a build-up of fluid around the testicle, epididymal cysts and inguinal hernias. Some more serious issues such as tumors and carcinomas are less common but should be considered if there is pain and rapid growth of it.
In every case, it would be good to do ultrasound of testicles by urologist and this will show us what type of issue this is. If this is benign then there is no need for urgent treatment unless there is pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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