Swedish-Butt-Whistle t1_j8p1jyi wrote
Had a vasectomy over a year ago, and now feeling a firm nodule on one side approximately where the doctor cut the vas defrens. Could that be a sperm granuloma? There is no pain. Should I get it looked at?
ramasamymd OP t1_j8p2ezj wrote
A sperm granuloma is a small mass or lump that may develop following a vasectomy. This lump is an inflammation created by extravasated sperm which leaks or is forced out of the cut end of the vas deferens during surgery. These granulomas can vary in size and are usually about the size of a pea. They can be encapsulated in a lump of scar tissue. Sperm granulomas are not life-threatening or cancerous. They do not cause any harm but may cause pain and discomfort in some cases. If no pain or discomfort, not to worry
Swedish-Butt-Whistle t1_j8p596v wrote
It is indeed approximately the size of a pea. Thanks!
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