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Suggest Treatment For Swelling At Base Of Penis

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Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014
Question: swelling on the right side at base of penis. Not sore when touched.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be a Sebaceous Cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst .However this can be confirmed only on clinical examination in person.

Skin at groin and genital area is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.
Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.

Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.
If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac).

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to write if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards .
Dr.Patil.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling At Base Of Penis

Brief Answer: Could be a Sebaceous Cyst. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst .However this can be confirmed only on clinical examination in person. Skin at groin and genital area is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac). Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to write if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards . Dr.Patil.