A small meatball growing next to the testicle may be caused by epididymal abscess, folliculitis, sebaceous cysts, etc. 1. Epididymal abscess: a small ball of flesh growing on the side of the testicle may be caused by epididymal abscess, or it may be a symptom of epididymal inflammation. Epididymal abscess is liquid inside and wrapped with a thin film on the outside, which can be felt by hand. 2. Folliculitis: a small ball of flesh next to the testicle may be testicular folliculitis, refers to the surface of the scrotum skin above the follicular opening, because of bacterial infection after the formation of a small ball of flesh next to the testicle, there may be pain or ulceration of the clinical manifestations. 3. Sebaceous cysts: mainly the sebaceous gland ducts of the scrotum are blocked, leading to the restriction of the discharge of sebum from the scrotal skin. The appearance of hard little meatballs next to the testicles is a benign lesion. It is recommended that patients pay attention to local hygiene and avoid infection. Go to the regular hospital in time for examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and take targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor.