8. Hydrocele Flashcards
Hydrocele
- Definition
2. CLASSIFICATION
Definition of Hydrocele
Collection of clear serous Fluid inside a part of the processus vaginalis
CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Hydrocele of the spermatic cord
2. Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis
Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
a. Encysted hydrocele of the cord
b. Hydrocele of the hernial sac
Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- ETIOLOGY
- CLINICAL PICTURE
- Differential Diagnosis
- TREATMENT
- Note
ETIOLOGY of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Due to persistence of the intermediate part of the processus vaginalis
CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Age of presentation
- Symptoms
- Examination
Age of presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
It usually appears in childhood although it’s congenital
The reason why It usually appears in childhood although it’s congenital in Age of presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
because fluid takes time to accumulate.
Symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Painless swelling in the scrotal part of the spermatic cord.
Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Swelling with the following characters :
- Site
- Size
- Shape
- Edge
- Surface
- Consistency
- Special character
Site of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Scrotal part of the spermatic cord.
Size of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Small.
Shape of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Oval in shape
2. Its long axis is along the axis of the cord
Edge of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Well defined
Surface of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Smooth.
Consistency of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Tense cystic
Special character of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Mobility
2. Translucency
Mobility in Special character of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- It can be moved from side to side but not from above downwards.
- With gentle traction on the testis, it is pulled downwards and becomes fixed
Translucency in Special character of the swelling in Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Translucent
Differential Diagnosis of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Epididymal cysts & spermatocele.
The main difference from epididymal cysts & spermatocele in Differential Diagnosis of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
There is GAP between it & the testis in Epididymal cysts & spermatocele
TREATMENT of Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Excision through an inguinal incision
Note about Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is similar to encysted hydrocele of the cord
Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck in Note about Encysted hydrocele of the cord in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Occurs in females
2. The cyst lies in relation to the round ligament of the uterus.
Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Incidence
- Predisposing factor
- ETIOLOGY
- CLINICAL PICTURE
- TREATMENT
Incidence of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
It’s a rare complication of Hernia
Predisposing factor of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Use of Truss
ETIOLOGY of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Due to fluid accumulation in an empty hernial sac which has been shut off from the peritoneal cavity by omentum or by adhesions
CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Symptoms
2. Examination
Symptoms of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- There is history of a hernia.
2. Later, there is an irreducible pyriform swelling in the upper part of the cord.
Examination of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Swelling with the following characters
- Consistency
- Special characters
Consistency of the swelling in Examination of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
The swelling is cystic
Special characters of the swelling in Examination of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Translucency
2. Mobility
Translucency of the swelling in Special characters of the swelling in Examination of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
The swelling is translucent
Mobility of the swelling in Special characters of the swelling in Examination of CLINICAL PICTURE of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- The swelling is mobile from side to side but not from above downwards.
- Gentle traction on the testis does not alter the mobility of the swelling.
TREATMENT of Hydrocele of the hernial sac in Hydrocele of the spermatic cord in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Like that of the hernia
Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
a. Congenital Hydrocele
b. Infantile Hydrocele
c. Vaginal Hydrocele
Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- ETIOLOGY
- Clinical picture
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment
ETIOLOGY of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Due to persistence of the whole processus vaginalis.
2. The communication with the peritoneal cavity is too small to permit the development of a hernia.
Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Symptoms
2. Examination
Symptoms in Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
The mother complains that her infant has a scrotal swelling
Criteria of the scrotal swelling in Symptoms in Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Minimal in the morning
2. Reaches maximum size by the end of the day
Examination in Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Local Examination
2. Abdominal examination is essential (old info)
Local Examination in Examination in Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Inguinoscrotal cystic translucent swelling.
- The hydrocele fills gradually on standing and empties very slowly (irreducible) if the patient lies down and the scrotum is elevated
The reason why Abdominal examination is essential in Examination in Clinical picture of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
because in some cases it may be 1ry manifestation of T.B. peritonitis
Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
Congenital Hernia
The main difference between Congenital Hydrocele and Congenital Hernia in Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
The congenital hernia
- It’s easily reducible
- Gives expansile impulse on crying.
TREATMENT of Congenital Hydrocele in Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in CLASSIFICATION of Hydrocele
- Surgery through an inguinal incision
2. Dividing of the sac into two parts