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What Causes Lump At The Base Of Penis Shaft?
Question: Hi I have a lump at the very base of the shaft of my penis, in the fold of skin between the shaft and the pubic area. The lump can be felt for while not erect. The lump only becomes pronounced when erect, otherwise it lies below the skin surface. The lump is of a squishy texture. Presented approximately 1 week ago. Please advise.
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 lump at the base of the penis .This could be a Sebaceous Cyst .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Can you see opening or white mark on the top of lump.
2)Is there any redness around lump?
3) Is there any discharge from the lump on squeezing?
The skin in this 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 examination and to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment.
If needed it may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac).
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.
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 lump at the base of the penis .This could be a Sebaceous Cyst .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Can you see opening or white mark on the top of lump.
2)Is there any redness around lump?
3) Is there any discharge from the lump on squeezing?
The skin in this 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 examination and to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment.
If needed it may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac).
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi dr. Patil-
To answer your questions:
1. There is no color on the lump. It is the same exact color of the skin.
2. There is no redness
3. There is no discharge
To answer your questions:
1. There is no color on the lump. It is the same exact color of the skin.
2. There is no redness
3. There is no discharge
Brief Answer:
Needs t beconfirmed by clinical exmination .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for feedback.
If possible upload photograph of the lump.
Else consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Needs t beconfirmed by clinical exmination .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for feedback.
If possible upload photograph of the lump.
Else consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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