A lump in pubic area

Posted by jamessaxo @jamessaxo, Mar 5 3:15pm

Over the last 3 months a painless lump has grown in the space where the right testicle descended from 82 yrs ago. Could it be a hernia. Thanks
James

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Sounds like an inguinal hernia, could be a lymph node. Either way, I'd want it treated.

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Thanks Gently. Goes flat when I lie down . Seeing GP wed.

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It could also be a inguinal hydrocele cyst. I have one on the left side. Most are benign and do not require treatment. Are you able to gently manipulate it and move it up and down the inguinal canal? See a urologist. You can google "inguinal cyst male" for more information.

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Yes, the lump goes away when I lie down. Definitely inguinal hernia. Seeing Dr wed. Thanks.

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I'm not sure if I am in the correct group but has anyone had a hydrocelectomy?
Trying to decide if I should have the surgery.

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I'm not sure if I am in the correct group but has anyone had a hydrocelectomy?
Trying to decide if I should have the surgery.

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Did everything go ok? I was told there is a possibility that the hydrocele would come back after drained. How long was your rehab?
Thank you very much for any information you could give me

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@jamessaxo
Did everything go ok? I was told there is a possibility that the hydrocele would come back after drained. How long was your rehab?
Thank you very much for any information you could give me

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I am 73 y/o and have a hydrocele cyst in the crease of my left groin. See my earlier post from March 6. My urologist has been monitoring it for several years now. He says it is benign and only needs to be addressed if I find it bothersome. Very occasionally if I sit or cross my legs when wearing tighter jeans (all of my jeans seem to be tighter these days) I might notice a dull pain, but it is not a big deal so far. The issue is, as you mentioned, they keep growing and it will likely come back after it is drained. My doc says removing it completely is more effective and it is a lot less likely to return, but not guaranteed. He also added that that particular location has a bundle of nerves running through the area and there is a possibility of nerve damage and associated nerve pain after surgery. He said if it was him, he would not have the surgery to have complete removal. If I ever decide to do something about it, I will try to get an appointment at the Mayo Clinic and get another opinion. Let us know what you decide. Best of luck!

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