Hydrocele Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydrocele?
A
An abnormal collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis
2
Q
What is simple hydrocele?
A
Overproduction of fluid
3
Q
What is communicating hydrocele?
A
Peritoneal fluid and scrotum are connected
4
Q
How does hydrocele present?
A
Painless unless infected, non-tender smooth cystic swelling, transluminates
5
Q
How would you investigate hydrocele?
A
Exclude testicular cancer
6
Q
How do you manage hydrocele?
A
Most resolve spontaneously
