Understanding Testicular Cancer Symptoms

6. A buildup of Fluid in the Scrotum

In some cases of testicular cancer, a hydrocele may form in the scrotum. A hydrocele is a build-up of clear fluids in the scrotum. It develops as a thin-walled sack and can be located on one or both sides. Swelling and pain may also be present. This condition usually resolves spontaneously unless it is associated with a cancerous tumor. Epididymitis is another painful condition in which the tube-like structure located in the back of the testicle becomes inflamed and swollen following a bacterial or sexually transmitted infection. Differentiating from a testicular tumor during a medical exam is easy.