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Q: Left testicle bigger than right

asked by: adeel786 on October 13th, 2009

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Hi guys,

My left testicle is about 15 times bigger than the right one. It has always been bigger than the right but lately I'm noticing it has gone much bigger.

I went to see the doctor last thursday (oct 8th) and he told me i need to see the urologist asap. They are working on to make my appointment.

I am 29 years old and as far I remember. I always had the left testicle bigger. 4 years ago I donated one of my kidnies? Do you think It has something to do with that? I remember i had all kinds of tests before the transplant. If something was wrong, they would have detected then?

Obviously I will find everything out once I see the doctor, that is in about 2 weeks time probably.

What do you guys think it is. I don't have any lumps...just a huge, hard ball.

Replies(1)

Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on October 14th, 2009

If you donated your left kidney, then you may have a scrotal varicocele (dilated or varcose testicular veins) on the same side. A hydrocele (fluid collection around the testicle) or inguinal hernia are also possibilities.

A scrotal ultrasound should be considerd in your case to evaluate you regarding these relatively common causes of scrotal and testicular masses, in addition to assessing for evidence of a testicular tumor (i.e., to rule-out testicular cancer).

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

http://doctorwascher.com

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