Patient's question:
Near the right epididymis (should be the vas deferens) there are several small hard lumps, like a string of beads. The right epididymis has also been painful, radiating to the lower back. I don't know if it's a tumor. Is there really a condition called testicular cancer of the vas deferens?Doctor's answer:
Painless testicular swelling, usually with slow growth, may cause a heavy or downward dragging sensation. In some patients, the onset is acute with rapid progression, sometimes accompanied by pain, chills, fever, and local redness and swelling. Approximately 20% of patients may experience tenderness and severe pain due to rapid swelling and internal bleeding within the tumor. It is recommended to seek medical treatment at a reputable Grade III-A hospital's urology department. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications, whereas delayed treatment may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.