Removal of sebaceous cysts from your scrotum - Pennine Acute ...
Removal of sebaceous cysts from your scrotum - Pennine Acute ...
Removal of sebaceous cysts from your scrotum - Pennine Acute ...
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<strong>Removal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>sebaceous</strong><br />
<strong>cysts</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>scrotum</strong><br />
What is a <strong>sebaceous</strong> cyst?<br />
These are benign <strong>cysts</strong> (non-cancerous) arising <strong>from</strong> blocked<br />
<strong>sebaceous</strong> glands, which lie under the surface <strong>of</strong> the scrotal skin.<br />
These can become uncomfortable and infected. The operation<br />
involves a small incision in the <strong>scrotum</strong>, allowing surgical<br />
removal <strong>of</strong> the cyst. Dissolvable stitches are used to close<br />
the incision. This can be carried out under a local or general<br />
anaesthetic.<br />
What are the alternatives?<br />
You can leave them and not have them operated on but there is<br />
a risk that they will become larger and infected.<br />
What are the benefits?<br />
You will be free <strong>from</strong> the cyst(s) and any further risk <strong>of</strong><br />
infection.<br />
What are the risks?<br />
If this operation is carried out under a general anaesthetic,<br />
there is a small risk <strong>of</strong> complications to <strong>your</strong> heart and lungs.<br />
However before the operation you will attend the pre-operative<br />
assessment clinic where tests will be carried out. These results<br />
will ensure that the operation is carried out in the safest way<br />
possible for you.<br />
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