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Testicular Cyst

"An epididymal cyst is a common harmless fluid-filled cyst found on a man's testicle. The exact cause of epididymal cyst is not known. Men with this cyst experience a soft, slightly squidgy lump or growth at the top or bottom of their testicle. Most epididymal cysts go away on their own and do not require any treatment.

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My 24-year-old son has a small lump in his testicle. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My 24-year-old son discovered a small lump in his testicle about a month ago. He saw a urologist immediately, who did a physical exam, drew some blood, and took a urine specimen. He said that the lump was located on the back of the testicle and was most likely a benign cyst. We had a f...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Testicular lumps are very common in young people. As your urologist has examined you, there is a high chance of it being a benign cyst arising from the epididymis. But, I will suggest an ultrasound scrotum to confirm it is a cyst. So, insist o...  Read Full »

What is the procedure for removing a cyst from a testicle?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old healthy male. I have had cyst in my testicle as long as I can remember. It just aggravates me and bothers me. But, I am too embarrassed to go in person to get it looked at. They say basically you will have to live with it. There is really nothing much to do about it. Wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Raguram Ganesamoni

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your problem. Cyst inside the testis is relatively rare and is usually not removed since it can damage the testis. However, it is not at all difficult to remove. If required, it can be removed even under local anesthesia or regional anesthesi...  Read Full »

Should I continue taking antibiotics for the recurring pain in the testicle?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54 year old man, 5 feet and 8 inches, weighing 146 pounds. About six weeks ago, I started having intermittent pains and discomfort in my right testicle. Sometimes it was a dull ache, sometimes a sharper, stabbing pain. It seemed to radiate from a spermatocele cyst, which I have ...  Read Full »


Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Epididymitis or epididymo orchitis takes a long time to cure completely. Often, the antibiotic course has to be prolonged for up to three months. You would be lucky if it is cured in 14 days. If the pain is still there, antibiotic has to be continued along with the ant...  Read Full »

I have a growth in the scrotum with white discharge. What could be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor,Can you tell me what this growth on my scrotum is and possible treatment options? It popped out about nine months ago and has been of the same size for seven months. It squishes out some white stuff every morning. All my vitals are normal, and I am healthy. I put some iodine on it after I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have an epidermal or sebaceous cyst of the scrotum. They are benign, noncancerous skin cysts and can happen anywhere on the skin. Scrotal cysts are common and may discharge a cheesy white material if pressed or ruptured. T...  Read Full »

My testicular ultrasound shows multiple solid nodules. Is biopsy needed?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had an ultrasound on my testicles and found multiple solid nodules or lumps and lesions in both testicles. He strongly suspects germ cell tumors. I have had blood tests done, and tumor markers and everything else is normal. I will be seeing a urologist in about two weeks. Do I have...  Read Full »


Dr. Arvind Guru

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Any testicular mass is treated as cancer unless proven otherwise. That is why it is advised to evaluate the lesions found by patient or ultrasound by surgical removal and detailed pathological examination. Whereas for most other sites, the biopsy is possible. The biopsy is ...  Read Full »

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