The most frequent benign masses that arise outside the testicle are tunica cysts. In addition, on the surface of the testes, there are tiny, stiff, atypical plaque-like nubbins that are nearly two to five millimeters in size.
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Is surgery necessary for tunica cyst?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had an ultrasound on my testicle, and the radiologist has said it is a tunica cyst. I am waiting for my follow up appointment, and I am nervous. Does this need to be drained, or is surgery necessary? Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This cyst might be a tunica cyst, but to me, it is most probably an epididymal cyst. It is small and painless. I am reassuring you not to worry. Whether this is a tunica cyst or epididymal cyst, leave it alone. These cysts do not cause cancer and do not cause inferti... Read Full »