What should I do if I have a polyp on my testicle due to a sexually transmitted disease?
Disease description:
I would like to ask the doctor, if a sexually transmitted disease is diagnosed and a polyp is found on the testicle, what should be done?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Methods for dealing with polyps on the testicles include the following:
1. Evaluation: Initial assessment through medical history inquiry and physical examination. Further tests such as blood tests, urine tests, and local tissue biopsies may be required to determine the cause, based on which an individualized treatment plan will be formulated, possibly including medication, surgical removal, or other treatment methods.
2. Determine the nature: Common causes of testicular polyps include genital warts and testicular tumors. Genital warts are sexually transmitted diseases that may present as papules or exophytic growths, while testicular tumors may be abnormal proliferations of testicular tissue.
3. Treatment measures: For genital warts, treatments such as surgical excision, cryotherapy, and laser ablation can be used, along with medication. For testicular tumors, pathological examination is required to determine whether they are benign or malignant. Benign tumors require regular follow-up, while malignant ones necessitate partial orchidectomy.
