Communicating hydrocele (patent processus vaginalis)
Direct c...
Acute, subacute, or chronic swelling of the scrotum or inguinal canal
Frequent changes in size of the hydrocele with position change or activity (indicative of a communicating hydrocel...
Urology referral for symptomatic adults or if underlying diagnosis is unclear
Pediatric urology/surgery referral for children with symptomatic noncommunicating hydrocele
Ped...
Depending on method of treatment, initial follow-up is generally in the first 4 to 6 weeks
With sclerotherapy, follow-up is for confirmation of r...
N43.0 Encysted hydrocele
N43.3 Hydrocele, unspecified
N43.2 Other hydrocele
N43.1 Infected hydrocele
P83.5 Congenital hydrocele
N43 Hydrocele and spermatocele
11666007 Infected hydrocele
266...
A hydrocele can usually be diagnosed by physical exam and transillumination. If there is any concern for other underlying process, a formal US is recommended.
Aspiration alone is not in...
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FIG. 9.3. Hydrocele. Increasing and decreasing size indicates a communicating hydrocele with a patent processus vaginalis, requiring surgical correction.
FIG. 9.3. Hydrocele. Increasing and decreasing size indicates a communicating hydrocele with a patent processus vaginalis, requiring surgi...
Hydrocele. Failure of the obliteration of the processus vaginalis leads to formation of a communicating hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in the male infant (left). Irregular closing of the processus vaginalis leads to formation of a noncommunicating hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis (right).
Hydrocele. Failure of the obliteration of the processus vaginalis leads to formation of a communicating hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis...