A hydrocele is a painless swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin layer of skin surrounding a testicle. It is common in newborn males and usually disappears without ...

Diagnosis of hydrocele can be easily established by clinical diagnosis. Investigations are done to rule out any complications. Hydrocele diagnosis requires a simple physical test. A complete ...

Hydrocelectomy is a kind of surgery used to remove fluid-filled sacs called hydroceles. These form in the scrotum, the muscular pouch of skin that holds and protects the testicles. A hydrocele forms ...

A transillumination test is used by doctors to identify abnormalities in a body cavity or organ. The doctor will dim the lights and use a bright light directed towards a specific body part to see what ...

Abstract A 6-week-old male infant with congenital bilateral hydroceles presented with a reddish, painful, and swollen left scrotum of 2 days' duration. There were no signs of inguinal hernia or fever.

Hydrocele is caused by fluid around the testicles, often in babies but it can happen to adults. Varicocele is caused by enlarged veins in the scrotum and is common in males ages 15 to 25. Surgery ...

A hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to repair a hydrocele, which is a buildup of fluid around a testicle. Often a hydrocele will resolve itself without treatment. However, as a hydrocele grows ...