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Testicle lump

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Testicle lump

Definition:

A testicle lump is a swelling or mass in one or both testicles.

See also:

• Testicular pain
• Testicular cancer
• Testicular self exam

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Alternative Names:
Lump in the testicle

Considerations:

A testicular lump that doesn't hurt may be a sign of cancer. Most cases of testicular cancer occur when men are between ages 15 and 40, although it can happen at older or younger ages.

Common Causes:

Here are some possible causes of a painful testicle:

• Injury or trauma
• Epididymitis
• Infection of the scrotal sac
• Mumps
• Orchitis (testicular infection)
• Testicular torsion
• Testicular cancer
• Spermatocele (a cyst-like mass within the scrotum that contains fluid and dead sperm cells)
• Varicocele (a varicose vein along the spermatic cord)

• Testicular cancer
• Hydrocele (fluid collection in the scrotum)
• Varicocele
• Spermatocele
• Loop of bowel from a hernia

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