The scrotum is a bag of skin behind the penis, containing testicles and other structures responsible for storing, producing, and transporting male sex hormones and sperm. A scrotal mass may contain ...

Scrotal swelling refers to swelling of the scrotum. The scrotum is the sac of skin that holds the testicles. Sometimes, scrotal swelling may affect the entire scrotum. At other times, there may be ...

Testicular atrophy can occur due to inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infections, age, and injury, among other causes. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. Testicular atrophy refers ...

Cysts are fairly common and can occur anywhere on the body, including the scrotum. Scrotal cysts are typically either epididymal or sebaceous cysts. A scrotal cyst typically refers to an abnormal sac ...

A shy and quiet teenager came to the emergency department around 5 a.m. with his mother complaining of abdominal pain. His mom had a large cup of coffee in her hand and looked like she hadn’t gotten ...

Read at the meeting of the Surgical Section of the Suffolk District Medical Society, on March 5, 1890.

The sac of skin that contains the testicles is called the scrotum. A scrotal mass is an abnormal bulge or lump inside the scrotum. A scrotal mass can be a swollen testicle or it can contain fluid or ...