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Urology (Expert Forum)
Lump in Bicep after Androgel use
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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Lump in Bicep after Androgel use
by szinaz, Apr 23, 2007 12:00AM
My husband was diagnosed with testicular cancer 2 1/2 years ago. He had it successfully removed (it was VERY small) and underwent radiation therapy. He has been fine but due to a low testerone level he has remained on androgel (testerone therapy). He noticed yesterday a lump about 2 inches long on the top of his bicep. It is soft and movable and causes no pain. It appears to have come from nowhere. Could it be a side effect of his testerone therapy which is placed on his back on shoulders? Needless to say, we are terrified.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 23, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 23, 2007 12:00AM
I am not aware of skin lumps being a side effect to Androgel.
Given the history of testicular cancer, I would be aggressive in finding out what the skin lesion is. A referral to a dermatologist or surgeon can be considered for possible biopsy.
Imaging the lesion with an ultrasound also would be an option. Possibilities would include a cyst, abscess, or a benign fatty deposit known as a lipoma.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Given the history of testicular cancer, I would be aggressive in finding out what the skin lesion is. A referral to a dermatologist or surgeon can be considered for possible biopsy.
Imaging the lesion with an ultrasound also would be an option. Possibilities would include a cyst, abscess, or a benign fatty deposit known as a lipoma.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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