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, ...

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 ...

Dear R.H.: It sounds like you have a large hydrocele, a collection of fluid around the testicle, surrounding the testis and spermatic cord. Normally these are small, but in some men they can become ...

Untreated Hydroceles can lead to infection of the fluid and testicular atrophy. In tropical countries where filaria is endemic, the skin of the scrotum may get thickened along with the hydrocele and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it ...

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 ...

Hydrocele is a condition when clear fluid accumulates in the scrotal area. It is quite common and is observed in one out of ten male infants. In some cases, it may also occur among the adult males.

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Dear Dr. Roach: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it ...

Q: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it has filled back ...