Testicle lump
Alternative names:
lump in the testicle
Home care:
Follow your health care provider's recommendations.
Learn how to perform testicular self-examination and perform this procedure regularly (once a month is recommended).
Call your health care provider if:
- there are any unexplained testicular lumps!
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting the testicular lump in detail may include: - time pattern
- When was the lump noticed?
- Are there 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?
- aggravating factors
- Have there been any recent injuries or infections?
- other
- What other symptoms are also present?
Physical examination may include inspection and palpation of the testicles and scrotum. Diagnostic tests depend on the results of the physical examination.
Intervention: - For a lump in the testicle caused by infection and epididymitis, antibiotic treatment may be prescribed.
- 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.
- For a lump in the testicle caused by cancer, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are treatment options.
- 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 hydrocele and varicocele, consult your health care provider about medical management and surgical options.
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to a testicle lump to your personal medical record.
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