Hydrocele Study Documents | Cheat Sheet - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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348

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1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Hydrocele Non-Communicating Causes: Trauma Infection Inflammation Previous vasectomy or surgery Lymphatic damage Features: Isolated fluid collection Does not transilluminate Does not change size Does not reduce Communicating Causes: Congenital or patent processus vaginalis Indirect inguinal hernia Features: Communication between peritoneal cavity and the scrotum Transilluminates Changes size with position May reduce Diagnosis Physical exam: Palpation, transillumination test Imaging: Ultrasound or CT scan Important Notes: Usually asymptomatic May cause discomfort, pain, or swelling Cough impulse or spermatic cord thickening Treatment & Follow-up: Observation: may resolve spontaneously, especially in infants Aspiration: removal of fluid with a needle Surgery: High ligation: ligation of patent processus vaginalis Scrotal exploration: for complex hydroceles or associated conditions

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