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- Overview
- Treatment
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A testicle lump is swelling or a growth (mass) in one or both testicles.
See also:
Testicular cancer Testicular pain Testicular self-exam
Alternative Names
Lump in the testicle
Considerations
A testicle lump that does not hurt may be a sign of cancer. Most cases of testicular cancer occur in men ages 15 - 40, although it can also occur at older or younger ages.
Common Causes
Possible causes of a painful testicle include:
- A cyst-like lump in the scrotum that contains fluid and dead sperm cells (spermatocele)
Epididymitis Infection of the scrotal sac - Injury or trauma
Mumps -
Orchitis (testicular infection) Testicular torsion - Testicular cancer
Varicocele
Possible causes if the testicle is not painful:
Hydrocele - Loop of bowel from a
hernia - Spermatocele
- Testicular cancer
- Varicocele
Images
Review Date: 09/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washingto School of
Medicine; and Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in
Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
