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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hydrocele | |||
| image = [[File:Ultrasonography_of_hydrocele.jpg|left|thumb|Ultrasonography of a hydrocele]] | |||
| caption = Ultrasound image showing a hydrocele | |||
| field = [[Urology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Swelling]] in the [[scrotum]], [[pain]] or discomfort | |||
| complications = [[Infection]], [[inguinal hernia]] | |||
| onset = Can occur at any age | |||
| duration = Can be [[chronic (medicine)|chronic]] or [[acute (medicine)|acute]] | |||
| causes = [[Congenital disorder|Congenital]], [[trauma]], [[infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Premature birth]], [[injury]] to the scrotum | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[ultrasound]] | |||
| differential = [[Inguinal hernia]], [[testicular torsion]], [[epididymitis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Observation]], [[surgery]] ([[hydrocelectomy]]) | |||
| medication = [[Pain management|Pain relief]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in newborns, less common in adults | |||
}} | |||
A [[hydrocele]] is a type of scrotal swelling that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydroceles are most common in newborns and typically disappear without treatment by the age of one. However, they can also affect older males due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum. | A [[hydrocele]] is a type of scrotal swelling that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydroceles are most common in newborns and typically disappear without treatment by the age of one. However, they can also affect older males due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum. | ||
[[File:Hydrocele.png|thumb|Hydrocele]] | [[File:Hydrocele.png|left|thumb|Hydrocele]] | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Hydroceles in newborns are often caused by an open channel between the abdomen and the scrotum that usually closes before birth but may remain open in some cases. In older males, hydroceles may be caused by inflammation or injury in the scrotum. | Hydroceles in newborns are often caused by an open channel between the abdomen and the scrotum that usually closes before birth but may remain open in some cases. In older males, hydroceles may be caused by inflammation or injury in the scrotum. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The main symptom of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles. The size of the hydrocele can change or the swelling might be worse in the morning than in the evening. | The main symptom of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles. The size of the hydrocele can change or the swelling might be worse in the morning than in the evening. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination. The healthcare provider may apply pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia. In some cases, a light may be used to shine through the scrotum (transillumination), as this can indicate whether there's fluid present. | Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination. The healthcare provider may apply pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia. In some cases, a light may be used to shine through the scrotum (transillumination), as this can indicate whether there's fluid present. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Most hydroceles in infants resolve without treatment. In older children and adults, hydroceles might require surgical intervention if they cause discomfort or if they're large enough to threaten the testicle's blood supply. | Most hydroceles in infants resolve without treatment. In older children and adults, hydroceles might require surgical intervention if they cause discomfort or if they're large enough to threaten the testicle's blood supply. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Testicular torsion]] | * [[Testicular torsion]] | ||
* [[Inguinal hernia]] | * [[Inguinal hernia]] | ||
* [[Varicocele]] | * [[Varicocele]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Hydrocele". Mayo Clinic. | * "Hydrocele". Mayo Clinic. | ||
* "Hydrocele". Johns Hopkins Medicine. | * "Hydrocele". Johns Hopkins Medicine. | ||
* "Hydrocele". American Urological Association. | * "Hydrocele". American Urological Association. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[[Hydrocele - MedlinePlus]] | [[Hydrocele - MedlinePlus]] | ||
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| Hydrocele | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Swelling in the scrotum, pain or discomfort |
| Complications | Infection, inguinal hernia |
| Onset | Can occur at any age |
| Duration | Can be chronic or acute |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Congenital, trauma, infection |
| Risks | Premature birth, injury to the scrotum |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, ultrasound |
| Differential diagnosis | Inguinal hernia, testicular torsion, epididymitis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Observation, surgery (hydrocelectomy) |
| Medication | Pain relief |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common in newborns, less common in adults |
| Deaths | N/A |
A hydrocele is a type of scrotal swelling that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydroceles are most common in newborns and typically disappear without treatment by the age of one. However, they can also affect older males due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum.
Causes[edit]
Hydroceles in newborns are often caused by an open channel between the abdomen and the scrotum that usually closes before birth but may remain open in some cases. In older males, hydroceles may be caused by inflammation or injury in the scrotum.
Symptoms[edit]
The main symptom of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles. The size of the hydrocele can change or the swelling might be worse in the morning than in the evening.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination. The healthcare provider may apply pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia. In some cases, a light may be used to shine through the scrotum (transillumination), as this can indicate whether there's fluid present.
Treatment[edit]
Most hydroceles in infants resolve without treatment. In older children and adults, hydroceles might require surgical intervention if they cause discomfort or if they're large enough to threaten the testicle's blood supply.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- "Hydrocele". Mayo Clinic.
- "Hydrocele". Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- "Hydrocele". American Urological Association.
External Links[edit]
Hydrocele - MedlinePlus Hydrocele - American Urological Association
