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 ...

Q: I would like some information regarding hydroceles. My dad was recently diagnosed with one. Also, does an inguinal hernia have to be on the same side as the affected testes? A: A hydrocele is a ...

Q: Can a child have both Hernia and a Hydrocele? A: Yes, they can. Normally the testis develops inside the abdomen. Just before delivery of the baby, the testis comes down into the scrotum. For this ...

Hydrocele occurs when there is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum. This causes one of the testicles to look larger than the other. Hydroceles are often found in newborn baby boys, especially ...

Hydroceles can be of two types - Primary or Secondary. Primary if fluid accumulates due to a congenital defect and secondary if it is due to irritation of the Tunica Vaginalis. Hydroceles can be ...

Hydrocele is a condition when the scrotal sac swells up due to abnormal accumulation of fluids. It is generally harmless and may be due to a congenital factor. It may also be caused by an injury to ...

Hydrocele is defined as an abnormal collection of serous fluid in the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. In the majority of affected adolescents, ...

Hydrocele occurs when there is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum. This causes one of the testicles to look larger than the other. Most often, hydroceles are found in newborn boys. This finding ...