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{{Adult top}} [[Hydrocele (peds)]].'' | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Gray1144.png|thumb|Scrotal anatomy]] | |||
[[File:Figure 28 01 02.jpg|thumb|Scrotal anatomy]] | |||
*Accumulation of fluid around the testis | *Accumulation of fluid around the testis | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Testicular DDX}} | |||
==Evaluation== | |||
[[File:Ultrasonography of hydrocele.jpg|thumb|Scrotal ultrasound of a 10 cm large hydrocele, with anechoic (dark) fluid surrounding the testicle.]] | |||
*+Transillumination | *+Transillumination | ||
*Consider [[testicular ultrasound]] | |||
== | ==Management== | ||
*Generally can by managed conservatively unless complicated by the presence of a [[pyocele]] | |||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Testicular | *[[Testicular diagnoses]] | ||
*[[Testicular ultrasound]] | |||
== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:38, 29 October 2022
This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: Hydrocele (peds).
Background
- Accumulation of fluid around the testis
Differential Diagnosis
Testicular Diagnoses
- Scrotal cellulitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Hematocele
- Hydrocele
- Indirect inguinal hernia
- Inguinal lymph node (Lymphadenitis)
- Orchitis
- Scrotal abscess
- Spermatocele
- Tinea cruris
- Testicular rupture
- Testicular torsion
- Testicular trauma
- Testicular tumor
- Torsion of testicular appendage
- Varicocele
- Pyocele
- Testicular malignancy
- Scrotal wall hematoma
Evaluation
- +Transillumination
- Consider testicular ultrasound
Management
- Generally can by managed conservatively unless complicated by the presence of a pyocele
Disposition
- Referral to urologist