Early symptoms of scrotal melanoma
Disease description:
I have many dark moles on my scrotum. I've heard that in some people, these moles can develop into melanoma, and I'm worried this might affect my health later on. I'm also afraid they could turn into melanoma, so I'd like to ask: what are the early symptoms of scrotal melanoma?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The early symptoms of scrotal melanoma mainly include:
1. **Scrotal mass**: A lump may appear on the scrotum in the early stages. It can vary in size, feels hard to the touch, and may sometimes be accompanied by pain or discomfort.
2. **Skin color changes**: Melanoma cells can disrupt normal pigmentation, causing changes in skin color. These changes may appear as uniform or speckled discoloration and may be accompanied by other skin lesions such as rash or erythema.
3. **Scrotal itching**: The keratin proteins and inflammatory factors produced by melanoma cells may irritate surrounding skin and mucous membranes, triggering a local immune response and causing itching.
4. **Scrotal pain**: Melanoma may invade surrounding tissues and organs, causing irritation and resulting in pain in the scrotal area, ranging from mild to severe.
5. **Difficulty urinating**: If the tumor is large or has metastasized, it may compress the ureters, leading to difficulty urinating, such as straining during urination or a weakened urine stream.
The appearance of these symptoms may indicate progression of scrotal melanoma, and timely medical consultation is recommended for further diagnosis and treatment.
