28th August 2020

A 35-year-old man has a mild pain in his right scrotum

A 35-year-old man has a mild pain in his right scrotum. On self-examination, he notices a small, soft mass at the top of the testis. He visits his GP who examines him further to find a small, soft, smooth mass at the head of the epididymis that transilluminates. The rest of the testicular examination is normal. The GP makes a diagnosis of a spermatocele and explains to the man that it is benign and requires no treatment other than pain control.

What should the GP advise for pain management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.