Hydrocele
Alternate Names : Patent Processus Vaginalis, Processus Vaginalis
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Hydrocele Diagnosis & Tests
During a physical exam, the doctor would identify an enlarged scrotum that is usually not tender. Often, the testicle cannot be felt because of the surrounding fluid. The size of the fluid-filled sack can sometimes be increased and decreased by pressure to the abdomen or the scrotum.
If the size of the fluid collection is variable, it is more likely to be associated with an inguinal hernia. The fluid in a hydrocele is usually clear. Therefore, a light can be shined through the scrotum, outlining the testicle and indicating the presence of clear fluid. An ultrasound may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
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