Can epididymal cysts cause cancer?
Spermatocele is a common growth that develops right above or behind the testicle. It is also called a testicular or epididymal cyst. Spermatoceles are benign (not cancer). Healthcare providers usually recommend treatment only when a large spermatocele hurts or bothers you.
Can spermatocele turn into cancer?
Spermatoceles are also known as spermatic cysts. They are fluid-filled masses, often painless, and they grow near the testicles. They tend to be benign (not cancerous).
What does testicular cancer look like?
The most common testicular cancer symptom is a lump or a swelling in your testicle. Lumps can be as small as a pea. Swelling can feel like an irregular thickening on your testicle. Symptoms are often painless, but there might be some discomfort.
Is testicular cancer painful?
Discomfort or pain in a testicle or the scrotum Testicular cancer is not usually painful. But the first symptom for some men is a sharp pain in the testicle or scrotum.
Can epididymitis lead to cancer?
A testicular injury can be very painful, but it does not cause cancer. Infections in the scrotal area are usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Epididymitis (EP-ih-did-ih-MY-tis) is inflammation of the epididymis, the coiled tube next to each testicle that stores sperm.
Is it testicular cancer or a cyst?
Regular self-exams can help spot the early signs of testicular cancer. The majority of lumps found in the testicle are not caused by cancer. Testicle lumps are more commonly caused by fluid collecting, an infection, or swelling of skin or veins. However, it is not possible to diagnose the cause of a lump at home.
Are symptoms of epididymitis similar to cancer?
A number of non-cancerous conditions, such as testicle injury or inflammation, can cause symptoms a lot like those of testicular cancer. Inflammation of the testicle (known as orchitis) and inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) can cause swelling and pain of the testicle.
Can epididymitis turn into cancer?