Communicating hydrocele: fluid passing from peritoneal cavity into ...
Inguinal or scrotal/labial swelling
Age of onset
Birth, after birth, >12 years old
Laterality
Fluctuation in size: smaller in morning and larger over day in response to activity and up...
Conservative management for babies presenting at birth with noncommunicating hydrocele (no fluctuation in size) for 24 months
Consider surgical intervention if persistent >...
Serial physical exam (q4–6mo in babies; annual for adolescent) for nonoperative management
Consideration of ultrasound for very tense hydrocele, preventing palpati...
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Clarke S. Pediatric ingu...
603.9 Hydrocele, unspecified
603.8 Other specified types of hydrocele
778.6 Congenital hydrocele
603.1 Infected hydrocele
603.0 Encysted hydrocele
N43.3 Hydrocele, unspecified
N43.2 Other hyd...
Q: Do hydroceles need to be corrected?
A: Noncommunicating hydroceles can be managed conservatively and commonly will resolve within the first 12 to 24 months of life. Watchful waiting is recommend...
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