- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I found out I have a 1.8 x 0.7 cm epididymal cyst on my left side should I be worried? Does this need surgery or just antibiotics? It doesn't hurt much but feels weird what's the usual treatment for something like this?

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