Some of the Investigations carried out to detect a hydrocele are described below. A Blood Count and Urine Analysis can help rule out the presence of an infection. Imaging Studies - The usual imaging ...

Doctors also refer to a swollen testicle as testicular enlargement. It occurs when the scrotum (the sac surrounding the testicles) grows abnormally large. Testicular swelling occurs when fluid starts ...

Hydrocelectomy is a kind of surgery used to remove fluid-filled sacs called hydroceles. These form in the scrotum, the muscular pouch of skin that holds and protects the testicles. A hydrocele forms ...

Preparing patient for surgery involves a through clinical evaluation, relevant lab tests and the precautions to be followed before surgery. Before surgery, the doctor may order blood and urine tests, ...

Hydrocele is caused by fluid around the testicles, often in babies but it can happen to adults. Varicocele is caused by ...

Possible causes of one testicle being bigger than the other include epididymitis, epididymal cysts, a hydrocele, testicular torsion, and more. Treatment depends on the cause. Self-exams can help ...

Hydrocele is a condition where clear fluid accumulates in the scrotum. It is commonly noticed in male infants, though hydrocele may also develop in adult males due to a number of causes including ...

Dear R.H.: It sounds like you have a large hydrocele, a collection of fluid around the testicle, surrounding the testis and spermatic cord. Normally these are small, but in some men they can become ...

Meconium periorchitis (MP) is a rare disorder caused by fetal meconium peritonitis with subsequent spillage of meconium into the scrotal sac. The condition is seldom diagnosed correctly during fetal ...