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Scrotal Swelling


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Alternate Names : Swelling of the Scrotum, Testicular Enlargement

Definition

Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum (the sac that surrounds the testicles).

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Overview & Considerations

Scrotal swelling can occur in men of any age and may or may not be accompanied by pain. It can occur on one or both sides; the testes and the penis may or may not be involved.

Testicular torsion is a serious emergency in which the testicle become twisted in the scrotum and loses its blood supply. If this twisting is not relieved quickly, the testicle may be lost permanently. Immediate evaluation is required.

See also testicle lump.

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Review Date : 1/9/2003
Reviewed By : David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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