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Is A Squishy Lump Above Right Testicle A Symptom Of Epididymitis?

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Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2016
Question: I feel a squishy lump at the top of my right testicle. is this the epididtimis?

I am getting an ultrasound next week. how would I know what a cancer tumor feel like? are they hard like a marble?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Mostly could be due to Epididymitis .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have noticed lump at the top of the Right Testicle .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Is there pain in Rt testicle ?
2) What is the duration of lump?
3) Do you have fever ?

The lump at the top of the testis could be mostly due to either of the following two reasons and not due to cancer of the Testis .(Cancer of the Testis always presents as a swelling of entire testicle)
1) Infection of the Epididymis (Epididymitis)
2) Epididymal Cyst.

Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil


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Is A Squishy Lump Above Right Testicle A Symptom Of Epididymitis?

Brief Answer: Mostly could be due to Epididymitis . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have noticed lump at the top of the Right Testicle . I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem. 1) Is there pain in Rt testicle ? 2) What is the duration of lump? 3) Do you have fever ? The lump at the top of the testis could be mostly due to either of the following two reasons and not due to cancer of the Testis .(Cancer of the Testis always presents as a swelling of entire testicle) 1) Infection of the Epididymis (Epididymitis) 2) Epididymal Cyst. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil