Hydrocoele

Question 1

define Hydrocoele ?

Answer 1

the excessive collection of serous fluid within the tunica vaginalis

Question 2

what are the two types of hydrocoele and which one is more common in newborn males?

Answer 2

communicating (common in new borns) and non-communicating

Question 3

causes of hydrocoeles ?

Answer 3

• Congenital
• Idiopathic
• Tumour
• Infection
• Trauma
• Epididymo-orchitis
• Underlying testicular torsion
• Testicular appendage

Question 4

epidemiology of hydrocoeles?

Answer 4

• VERY COMMON in CHILDREN

* Common in older men

Question 5

presenting symptoms of hydrocoeles?

Answer 5

• Soft, non-tender scrotal swelling

Question 6

signs of hydrocoeles ?

Answer 6

• Scrotal swelling
• It is possible to get above the swelling
• Transilluminates
• Difficult to separate the swelling from the testicle

Question 7

main investigation for a hydrocoele?

Answer 7

• Ultrasound