Can you feel the epididymis?

On the back at the top, you should feel the epididymis, a tube that carries sperm. This is a normal lump and may feel tender to the touch. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any swelling, lumps, or changes in the size or color of a testicle.

What does a varicocele lump feel like?

a feeling of heaviness or dragging in the scrotum. dilated veins in the scrotum that can be felt (described as feeling like worms or spaghetti) discomfort in the testicle or on that particular side of the scrotum. the testicle is smaller on the side where the dilated veins are (due to difference in blood flow)

What is a spermatic cyst?

A spermatocele, also known as a spermatic cyst, is a typically painless, noncancerous (benign), fluid-filled sac that grows near the top of a testicle.

What is the difference between epididymal cyst and spermatocele?

An epididymal cyst is a cyst-like mass in the epididymis that contains clear fluid. Spermatoceles are similar to epididymal cysts. The only difference is that the spermatocele contains fluid and sperm cells. Usually one cannot tell the difference between them by physical exam or even by ultrasound.

How do you drain a spermatocele?

During aspiration, a special needle is inserted into the spermatocele and fluid is removed (aspirated). If the spermatocele recurs, your doctor might recommend aspirating the fluid again and then injecting an irritating chemical into the sac (sclerotherapy).

What does a epididymal cyst feel like?

A spermatocele (epididymal cyst) is a painless, fluid-filled cyst in the long, tightly coiled tube that lies above and behind each testicle (epididymis). The fluid in the cyst may contain sperm that are no longer alive. It feels like a smooth, firm lump in the scrotum on top of the testicle.

Can epididymis feel like lump?

Epididymitis is a condition that can cause the epididymis to become painful and swollen. The epididymis is a tube that sits behind each testicle and carries the sperm. The swelling can feel like a lump. People with epididymitis may also experience pain, tenderness, and warmth in the skin around the testicles.

What does a testicular cyst look like?

What do testicular cysts feel like?

How do you get rid of a spermatocele cyst?

Spermatocelectomy is the standard treatment for spermatoceles that cause symptoms. The goal of surgery is to remove the spermatocele from the epididymal tissue and preserve the reproductive tract. This outpatient procedure is often done with local or general anesthesia. It usually takes less than 1 hour.