Hydrocele
Hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that presents as a scrotal swelling. Most commonly seen in young babies, it presents in the form of a painless swelling. Types of hydrocele: Communicating hydrocele: The swelling communicates with the abdominal cavity resulting in passage of fluid into the sceptic from the cavity. Non-communicating hydrocele: Consists of a closed sax with fluid contained inside it. No communication between the swelling and the abdominal cavity. Investigations: Trans illumination test Fluctuation Impulse on coughing Reducibility Palpating of testes Treatment: Early life hydrocele -> spontaneous resolution Persistent hydrocele -> Surgical excision of the sac Picture credit: Above: https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/h/hydrocele Below: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Management-of-hydrocele-in-adolescent-patients-Cimador-Castagnetti/2cfe26809b33155f1ae9afa67250c2454a328004
