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*Generally can by managed conservatively unless complicated by the presence of a [[pyocele]] | |||
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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