Hydrocele Flashcards
1
Q
Define:
A
The excessive collection of fluid within the tunica vaganalis
2
Q
Aetiology:
A
Congenital Idiopathic Tumour Infection Trauma Underlying testicular torsion Testicular appendage
3
Q
Risk factors:
A
Indirect inguinal hernia in children
Epididymo-orchitis
Filarias
4
Q
Symptoms:
A
Scrotal swelling
Usually Asymp
Pts may complain of pain or urinary symptoms due to the underlying cause.
5
Q
Signs:
A
Scrotal swelling
POSSIBLE TO GET ABOVE THE SWELLING AND IS TRANSILLUMINATES (fluctuant)
Difficult to separate the swelling from the testicle
6
Q
Investigations:
A
Ultrasound- exclude tumour
Urine - dipstick and MSU for infection
Blood - markers for testicular torsion - a-fetoprotein, b-HCG and lactate dehydrogenase
