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What Causes A Small Bump On The Penis?
Question: Hello I noticed a small bump on my penis which has been there for several weeks. Any idea what this is? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific and pictures.
Noted the history of a small bump on penis for several weeks.
Please give additional history:
Any history of unprotected sex/ risky sexual contacts?
Any symptoms like itching, discharge, pain or bleeding?
Has the size remained the same?
Any other history that you would like to share?
Any investigations or treatment?
Feedback awaited.
Please give additional information.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific and pictures.
Noted the history of a small bump on penis for several weeks.
Please give additional history:
Any history of unprotected sex/ risky sexual contacts?
Any symptoms like itching, discharge, pain or bleeding?
Has the size remained the same?
Any other history that you would like to share?
Any investigations or treatment?
Feedback awaited.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No pain, bleeding, or itchiness. Size has remained the same. No treatment. A previous partner did test positive for genital herpes, but I have been tested twice and results were negative each time. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Looks to be Genital Wart
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The most probable causes are:
- Genital warts- HPV as these can be minute projections or can be finger like projections. In some cases they may not appear at all.
Looks to be Genital Wart
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The most probable causes are:
- Genital warts- HPV as these can be minute projections or can be finger like projections. In some cases they may not appear at all.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will it go away on its own? If not, What is the treatment? Is there any way to get a test to confirm this diagnosis? Thank you
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
I do not think it will go away on its own.
Glass-slide test will show it is not compressible as against the engorged sinus of glans - which will disappear on pressure to reappear on release of pressure.
If non compressible, your Dermatologist has the instruments to treat it as per his choice and experience.
Since this is on glans, I will recommend to avoid any treatment by yourself at home.
Removed lump sent for histopathological examination alone can get a proper diagnosis. There are no blood tests.
I hope this answer helps you.
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
I do not think it will go away on its own.
Glass-slide test will show it is not compressible as against the engorged sinus of glans - which will disappear on pressure to reappear on release of pressure.
If non compressible, your Dermatologist has the instruments to treat it as per his choice and experience.
Since this is on glans, I will recommend to avoid any treatment by yourself at home.
Removed lump sent for histopathological examination alone can get a proper diagnosis. There are no blood tests.
I hope this answer helps you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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