Testicle Lump

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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office

Your health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination.

Medical history questions documenting the testicular lump may include the following:

• Time pattern
  • When did you notice the lump?
  • Have you had any previous lumps?
• Quality
  • How large is the lump?
  • Is there any pain?
  • Is the lump smooth?
  • Does the lump change in size?
• Location
  • Is only one testicle involved?
  • Exactly where on the testicle is the lump?
• Have there been any recent injuries or infections?
• What other symptoms are also present?
• Is there scrotal swelling?
• Are there lumps in the groin?
• Is there abdominal pain?
• Are there lumps or swelling elsewhere?
• Have you ever had surgery on your testicles or in the area?
• Were you born with both testicles in the scrotum?

For a lump in the testicle caused by mumps, consult your health care provider for medical management while the disease runs its course.

For a lump in the testicle caused by testicular torsion, see your health care provider immediately! This emergency condition is very painful and requires prompt surgical correction.

Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are treatment options for a lump in the testicle caused by cancer.

For a lump in the testicle caused by a herniated loop of bowel, surgery may be recommended. For a lump in the testicle caused by spermatocele, hydrocele, and/or varicocele, consult your health care provider about medical management and surgical options.