Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of scrotal masses vary depending on the abnormality. Signs and symptoms might include:

• An unusual lump
• Sudden pain
• A dull aching pain or feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
• Pain that radiates throughout the groin, abdomen or lower back
• Tender, swollen or hardened testicle
• Tender, swollen or hardened epididymis (ep-ih-DID-uh-miss), the soft, comma-shaped tube above and behind the testicle that stores and transports sperm
• Swelling in the scrotum
• Redness of the skin of the scrotum
• Nausea or vomiting

If the cause of a scrotal mass is an infection, signs and symptoms also might include:

• Fever
• Urinary frequency
• Pus or blood in the urine

When to see a doctor

Seek emergency medical care if you develop sudden pain in your scrotum. Some conditions require prompt treatment to avoid permanent damage to a testicle.

See your doctor if you detect a lump in your scrotum, even if it's not painful or tender, or if you experience other symptoms of a scrotal mass.

Some scrotal masses are more common in children. See your doctor if your child experiences symptoms of a scrotal mass, if you have any concerns about the development of the genitals or if a testicle is �missing� � an undescended or retractile testicle, which might increase the risk of some scrotal masses later in life.