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*Accumulation of fluid around the testis | *Accumulation of fluid around the testis | ||
*Most common cause of painless scrotal swelling in children | *Most common cause of painless scrotal swelling in children | ||
**Secondary to persistent processus vaginalis | |||
*Most resorb by 18-24 months of age | *Most resorb by 18-24 months of age | ||
*Acute symptomatic hydroceles are not benign, require workup | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 02:57, 22 September 2011
Background
- Accumulation of fluid around the testis
- Most common cause of painless scrotal swelling in children
- Secondary to persistent processus vaginalis
- Most resorb by 18-24 months of age
- Acute symptomatic hydroceles are not benign, require workup
Diagnosis
- +Transillumination
DDx
- Hydrocele
- Hematocele
- Spermatocele
- Malignancy
Treatment
- None indicated
Disposition
- Referral to urologist
Source
Tintinalli