They are the most common form of "testicular" enlargement and present with painless enlargement of the scrotum. On all modalities, hydroceles appear as simple fluid, unless complicated by infection or hemorrhage. [radiopaedia.org]

Risk factors Most hydroceles are present at birth. At least 5 percent of newborn boys have a hydrocele. Babies who are born prematurely have a higher risk of having a hydrocele. [mayoclinic.org]

• Swelling of the Scrotum

  Get immediate medical treatment if you or your child develops sudden, severe scrotal pain or swelling, especially within several hours of an injury to the scrotum. [mayoclinic.org]

  A hydrocele is when fluid fills a male’s scrotum, causing it to swell. It is not a major health issue but it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Hydroceles are more common in male infants than adults, and there are treatments to solve the problem. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

A hydrocele usually isn't painful or harmful and might not need any treatment. But if you have scrotal swelling, see your doctor to rule out other causes. [mayoclinic.org]

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Treatment depends on the age of the patient and the degree of discomfort caused by the hydrocele. Surgery will only be performed if the hydrocele is causing problems. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

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Overview Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment Prevention Outlook / Prognosis Living With Hydrocele Overview Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment Prevention Outlook / Prognosis Living With Back To [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Treatment and prognosis In infants, most hydroceles (around 90%) resolve spontaneously, and they are thought to result from incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis 4. [radiopaedia.org]

Etiology Congenital There are two main subtypes of congenital hydrocele: communicating hydrocele spermatic cord hydrocele 1,2 In the communicating type, fluid collects around a patent processus vaginalis which failed to successfully obliterate. [radiopaedia.org]

Prevention Can a hydrocele be prevented? There is nothing you can do to prevent your baby from getting a hydrocele. For adolescent and adult men, the best protection against a hydrocele is to keep the testicles and scrotum free of injury. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Communicating hydroceles persisting for more than a year generally require surgery to prevent future complications. You will see both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist before the operation on the day of surgery. [childrenshospital.org]