A hydrocele is the swelling of the scrotum caused by the collection of fluid in the sheath covering the testicle. It is a painless swelling and can affect both the testicles. Mostly in babies, a hydrocele disappears on its own, but in adults, hydrocelectomy (surgical removal) might be needed.
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Can ultrasound detect varicocele in testes?
Query: Hello doctor, I went for Doppler scan because I feel a small tiny seed inside my scrotum sack. The scan says everything is normal. Nothing is found, testicles are fine but it says mid-left hydrocoele found. Doctor said, no need to worry and it is no cause for alarm and that I can drain it if it got... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your detailed medical history and the reports you have mentioned here (attachment removed to protect patient identity). To tell you the fact a small hydrocele is usually harmless but it has the tendency to increase in size gradually over a period of tim... Read Full »