3. DEFINITION
Hydrocele is a collection of fluid around one or
both testicles and cause swelling of scrotum or
groin area.
It commonly occurs in men older than 40 years.
5. 1) NONCOMMUNICATING:A
noncommunicating hydrocele occurs when the
sac closes, but your body doesn’t absorb the
fluid. The remaining fluid is typically absorbed
into the body within a year.
2) COMMUNICATING: A communicating
hydrocele occurs when the sac surrounding
your testicle doesn’t close all the way. This
allows fluid to flow in and out.
6. ETIOLOGY
Causes of hydrocele is unknown.
Inflammation of infection of the
epididymis or testicles.
In rare cases, may be caused by cancer of
testicle or left kidney.
Men over the age of 40.
7. CLINICAL MENIFESTATIONS
Swelling of scrotum
Pain sometime
Redness of scrotum
Feeling of pressure at base of penis
present.
Testicular torsion
Infertility
8. DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS
History taking
Physical examination
Transillumination: It is a test used to identify
abnormalities in an organ or body cavity. The test is
performed in a dark room, with a bright light shined at
a specific body part to see the structures beneath the
skin
Ultrasound of scrotum done to rule out presence of
fluid
Blood test done to rule out infection.
10. TREATMENT
Surgery: If your new infant has a hydrocele, it
will probably go away on its own in about a
year. If your child’s hydrocele doesn’t go away
on its own or becomes very large, he might need
surgery by a urologist
Needle aspiration done.
Sclerotherapy done to reduce reaccumulation.
In adults, hydroceles typically go away within
six months