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  • One side of the scrotum swollen

  • My testicles are getting bigger

  • "Balls" are swelling and the color looks different

  • My scrotum is getting bigger

  • Scrotum is turning dark red and getting swollen

  • The scrotum is swollen

  • Scrotum is changing color and getting swollen

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is hydrocele?

A swelling of the scrotum caused by fluid collecting in the space around a testicle. It is common in newborns, in older boys and men, can be caused due to inflammation or injury.

Symptoms of hydrocele

  • Swollen scrotum or testicles

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hydrocele

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hydrocele

  • Do you have swelling of the testicles or scrotum?

Treatment for hydrocele

In newborns, hydroceles can disappear by themselves. If a hydrocele doesn't disappear, it may required surgery.

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References

  • Esposito C, Escolino M, Turrà F, Roberti A, Cerulo M, Farina A, Caiazzo S, Cortese G, Servillo G, Settimi A. Current concepts in the management of inguinal hernia and hydrocele in pediatric patients in laparoscopic era. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2016 Aug;25(4):232-40. doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.05.006. Epub 2016 May 11. PMID: 27521714.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1055858616300191?via%3Dihub

  • Doudt AD, Kehoe JE, Ignacio RC, Christman MS. Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: A systematic review. J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Sep;51(9):1561-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.06.012. Epub 2016 Jun 26. PMID: 27421822.

    https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(16)30147-6/fulltext

  • Liolios N, Anagnostopoulos D, Sfougaris D, Valioulis I, Kasselas V, Malliaropoulos N. Abdominoscrotal hydrocele. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1997 Dec;7(6):371-2. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1071196. PMID: 9493993.

    https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-2008-1071196

Reviewed By:

Nao Saito

Nao Saito, MD (Urology)

After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.

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