Infections, tumors and lumps affecting the scrotal content A lump, enlarging scrotum or pain can conjure up images of testicular ­cancer, but other conditions involving the scrotal content are ...

A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...

When it comes to problems “down there”, many of us are too embarrassed to confide in a loved one, let alone a doctor we’ve never met. Men are particularly bad at seeking help, visiting their GP just ...

Not all swellings are fluid-related. A spermatocele is a benign cyst that forms in the epididymis and can feel like a lump ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, researchers assessed the influence of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on scrotal infections. Study: Sonographic findings ...

Only rarely is the testicle infected without spread from the epididymis; mumps is one example. The typical presentation of epididymitis is insidious onset of pain and swelling over hours to days, UTI ...