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Q: testical cancer?
asked by: ollyreg on May 21st, 2009
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hi iam 22 and found a solid shaped lump about the size of a bb bullet next to my left testical, its not connected to the testical, ive had it over a year and dont think its got any bigger, its very hard and is connected to something around the testical but not sure wot, i can get my fingers between it and the testical and pull it away, not sure what it is, i had a ultrasound and the doctor was very quick to say its a cyst, i left it for a year, and forgot about it, now i felt round there again and its still there, what is it? how long will it be there? thanks
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zigemyster
replied on May 22nd, 2009
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We can't tell you what it is.

To find out exactly what it is you will need to see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

~Zig
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ollyreg
replied on May 23rd, 2009
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hi yes ive seen the doctor twice in the last year and they said its called a epidlimis or something like that cyst, i mean do i just leave it like they said and forget about it? it doesnt seem to get any bigger but i just no its there in my mind???
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zigemyster
replied on May 23rd, 2009
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Hope this helps:

Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst) -

What is it?
A spermatocele (epididymal cyst) is a sperm-filled cyst in the long, tightly coiled tube that lies above and behind each testicle (epididymis). It feels like a smooth, firm lump in the scrotum on top of the testicle.

What causes spermatoceles?
Although the cause of a spermatocele is often unknown, it may be caused by obstruction of the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles (epididymal ducts).

What are the symptoms?
Often a spermatocele does not cause symptoms. You may notice what looks or feels like an extra lump or mass above the testicle on one side of your scrotum, or a general enlargement of your scrotum. Symptoms, when present, can include pain, swelling, or redness of the scrotum or a feeling of pressure at the base of the penis.

How is a spermatocele diagnosed?
A spermatocele is usually diagnosed by examining the scrotum. As part of the examination, your health professional will shine a light behind each testicle (transillumination) to check for solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle. Because spermatoceles are filled with fluid, light will shine through them (transillumination). Light will not pass through solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle. An ultrasound may be used to confirm the diagnosis of a spermatocele.

How is it treated?
Spermatoceles are not usually dangerous and are treated only when they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare). Treatment is not usually needed if a spermatocele does not change in size or gets smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid.

If the spermatocele gets larger or causes discomfort, a procedure to remove the spermatocele (spermatocelectomy) may be needed.
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ollyreg
replied on May 24th, 2009
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cancer?
thanks that sounds like thats it, iam going in to the raf wil this cause any problems towards that? wil it go away on its own if i leave it?
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metooooo
replied on June 4th, 2009
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I have the same thing and about the same age. It has been causing pain. I had an ultrasound but the doctors could not find why it was painful. It has been causing so much pain that sex is not as enjoyable as it should be. It is a constant pain and any advice would help
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pritch15
replied on June 26th, 2009
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I also have the same thing. Ive bin to have an ultrasound and seen the doctor many times.Everytime they say its a cyst but its allways there in my mind. They tell me to leave it and ignore it but i cant. Should i b worried or not. Any answer would help
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alrica3145
replied on July 7th, 2009
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hi im 23 and i have the same thing on my left testecal.ive not seen a doctor but mine has been there for sometime it almost never hurts but sometimes it does.ive had many blood test and seen a doctor every year and nothing has ever come up in my blood.should i still worry? ive never had and ultrasound though.
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