Patient's question:
I haven't felt any lump or discomfort in my left groin area before. 1 hour ago, during a strenuous sports class, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my left groin. Initially, I felt a grape-sized lump. Upon admission, physical examination revealed: the abdomen was soft, and a 2cm×3cm×2.5cm lump could be palpated in the left groin area. It was hard with clear boundaries, had poor mobility, and was significantly tender. It could not be reduced back into the abdominal cavity. The testicles in both scrotums were of normal size and shape, without swelling. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Testicular malformations may be caused by various septic factors leading to testicular inflammation, which can be classified into non-specific, viral, fungal, spirochetal, parasitic, traumatic, chemical, and other types. Specific testicular inflammation is usually caused by epididymal tuberculosis affecting the testes and is very rare. In clinical diagnosis, non-specific testicular inflammation and mumps orchitis are commonly encountered, and they are one of the common causes of male infertility. The epididymis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment.