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	Hydrocele - Health Encyclopedia - WRAL.com \| WRAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hydroceles may also be caused by inflammation or trauma of the testicle or epididymis, or by fluid or blood?blockage within the spermatic cord.
		Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, or when they get large enough to threaten the testicle's blood supply.
		Hydroceles that do not resolve on their own over a period of months should be evaluated for possible surgery.
	www.wral.com /encyclopedia/6865448/detail.html (906 words)

	eMedicine - Hydrocele : Article by Scott E Rudkin, MD, MBA, RDMS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The incidence of hydrocele is rising with the increasing survival rate of premature infants and with increasing use of the peritoneal cavity for ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts, dialysis, and renal transplants.
		Hydrocele of the cord is associated with pathologic closure of the distal processus vaginalis, which allows fluid pooling in the mid portion of the spermatic cord.
		Skoog SJ, Conlin MJ: Pediatric hernias and hydroceles.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic256.htm (2014 words)

	Hydrocele - Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders - Health Library - Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
		A hydrocele occurs from an accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis (a thin pouch that holds the testes within the scrotum).
		A communicating hydrocele occurs from the incomplete closure of the tunica vaginalis, so that a small amount of abdominal fluid may flow in and out of the thin pouch.
		A hydrocele is present in as many as half of all full-term male live births; however, in most cases, it disappears without treatment within the first year.
	www.chkd.org /Urology/hydrocel.asp (507 words)

	Hydrocele - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		The condition is caused by inflammation of the epididymis or testis or by lymphatic or venous obstruction of the cord.
		A hydrocele is a collection of serous fluid between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis which normally surrounds the testis.
		A cystic, non-tender mass arising from the head of the epididymis and distinct from the testicle is characteristic of a spermatocele.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/52/406/main.html (657 words)

	Hydrocele (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A hydrocele is a painless buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles that causes the scrotum or groin area to swell.
		Hydroceles that appear later in life may be caused by an injury or surgery to the scrotum or groin area, by inflammation or infection of the epididymis or testicles.
		Hydroceles are not usually dangerous and are treated only when they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare).
	www.bcbswny.com /kbase/topic/special/tv7710spec/sec1.htm (413 words)

	Testicular Masses - February 15, 1998 - American Family Physician
		A hydrocele is a collection of peritoneal fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle.
		A noncommunicating hydrocele presenting in an adult may represent an imbalance in the secretory and absorptive capacities of the layers of the tunica vaginalis, such as from injury or infection causing an inflammatory reaction.
		A hydrocele that occurs during infancy may spontaneously resolve with the closure of the processus vaginalis and, therefore, surgical treatment should be withheld until after the first year of life.
	www.aafp.org /afp/980215ap/junnila.html (3601 words)

	Hydrocele
		Hydroceles can be the result of a type of hernia that forms when the testis do not properly descend into position in infants and young boys and a channel that should have closed remains open, allowing fluid into the scrotum.
		A hydrocele is diagnosed by the sudden appearance of fluid confined to the testicles.
		Treatment of a hydrocele depends upon the age of the patient and the degree of discomfort.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /childrens/healthinfo/h/hydrocele.htm (563 words)

	Hydrocele / Hernia, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		A communicating hydrocele or hernia always means that the passage is open and that surgery is needed to close the passage.
		When a hydrocele is present, a nontender mass or bulge is seen in the groin or scrotum.
		A communicating hydrocele or hernia will change in size, becoming larger when a baby is crying or if older, when the child is up walking.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/info/urinary/diagnose/hydrocele.htm (623 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hydrocele
		A hydrocele is a collection of fluid inside the area of the scrotum, surrounding the testicle.
		Hydroceles are common in newborn infants and normally resolve after a few months after birth.
		Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, or they get so large that they threaten the blood supply of the testicle.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19667.htm (184 words)

	Hydrocele - Patient UK
		In a small number of cases, a hydrocele is due to an underlying problem with a testis.
		A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in a sac in the scrotum next to a testes (testicle).
		Very large hydroceles are sometimes seen in elderly men who have never shown their swelling to a doctor.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/23068886 (711 words)

	Nemours.org - Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A hydrocele usually appears as diffuse swelling of one side of the scrotum.
		A hydrocele of the cord may be particularly difficult to distinguish from an incarcerated hernia since both present as irreducible masses above the testis.
		After that year, a hydrocele that persists or develops should be repaired because the narrow sac can widen and turn into a hernia.
	www.nemours.org /internet?url=no/faq/faq1815.html (732 words)

	Hydrocele - Information about Hydrocele
		A hydrocele may appear after an injury to the testicle and sometimes as a result of infection of the testicle.
		A hydrocele may result from a previous operation either on the testicle or in the groin.
		Sometimes hydroceles develop when there is generalized swelling of the lower half of the body due to fluid retention and heart failure.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /medical_conditions/Indices/H/hydrocele.htm (627 words)

	ABDOMINOSCROTAL HYDROCELE: 15(3)
		Abdominoscrotal hydrocele in children is rare as indicated by the limited number of reported cases in the literature.
		Excision of the abdominoscrotal hydrocele is the treatment of choice, which can be achieved through the small inguinal incision if the intra-abdominal part is small or through minilaparotomy incision if the intra-abdominal part is large to avoid damaging the vas deferens and the testicular vessels and the structure of the inguinal canal.
		In conclusion, the abdominoscrotal hydrocele in children is a rare condition but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the cystic abdominal masses and in children with leg edema or upper urinary obstructive symptoms.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/153/94118.html (909 words)

	Hydrocele (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hydrocele is more common in premature babies because they may have been born before the normal gestational age at which closure of the processus vaginalis occurs (32-38 weeks).
		Hydrocele is also more common in children who have increased fluid in the peritoneum (i.e.
		The most common cystic scrotal mass in a child is a hydrocele or inguinal hernia.
	www.meddean.luc.edu /lumen/MedEd/urology/hydrocel.htm (228 words)

	Hydrocele - Family factsheets - GOSH and ICH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A hydrocele is a fluid filled sac which lies within the scrotum.
		A hydrocele can also develop if the testicle becomes inflamed or damaged, or if there is fluid blocking the sperm tube.
		To confirm that the swelling is a hydrocele and filled with clear fluid, the doctor will shine a torch through the scrotum.
	www.gosh.nhs.uk /factsheets/families/F000070/index.html (588 words)

	Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele - Children's Hospital Boston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A hydrocele is noncommunicating if fluid is in the scrotal sac, but there is no opening between it and the abdominal wall.
		The incidence of communication hydrocele / inguinal hernias in children is estimated to be between 10 and 20 per 100,000 live births.
		If the problem persists beyond 1 year or your child's hydrocele is becoming intermittently enlarged that usually means the hydrocele is communicating and the doctor may recommend surgery to remove the excess fluid and close the opening in the abdominal cavity.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1175/printerfriendlypageS1175P0.html (847 words)

	Hydrocele (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A hydrocele is a collection of watery fluid around the testicle.
		This type of hydrocele is often found in newborns and the fluid will usually be absorbed with time.
		This type of hydrocele usually appears smaller in the morning when the child wakes up and larger in the evening after activity.
	www.pedisurg.com /PtEduc/Hydrocele.htm (358 words)

	Hydrocele - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I often hear from parents who are concerned that their baby’s hydrocele will turn into a hernia.
		Hydroceles are diagnosed based on the history and physical examination.
		If the “hydrocele” is still present after one year, the diagnosis should be changed to inguinal hernia.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1119.html (575 words)

	eMedicine - Hydrocele : Article by Steven L Lee, MD
		Hydroceles are fluid collections within the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum or along the spermatic cord.
		In children, most hydroceles are of the communicating type, in which patency of the processus vaginalis allows peritoneal fluid to flow into the scrotum, particularly during Valsalva.
		As the testis descends from the posterolateral genitourinary ridge at the beginning of the third trimester of fetal gestation, a saclike extension of peritoneum descends in concert with the testis.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2778.htm (3350 words)

	Information about hydrocele
		Hydroceles caused by trauma or blood obstruction is more common in older men.
		Hydroceles can be easily detected by shining a flashlight through the enlarged portion of the scrotum.
		The most symptom of a hydrocele is a painless, swollen testicle, one or both sides.
	www.mamashealth.com /men/hydro.asp (339 words)

	Hydrocele: Treatment - MayoClinic.com
		If a hydrocele doesn't disappear after a year or if it continues to enlarge, it may need to be surgically removed.
		Removal of a hydrocele may be performed on an outpatient basis using general or spinal anesthesia.
		If a hydrocele is discovered during surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, your doctor may remove it even if it's causing you no discomfort.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/hydrocele/DS00617/DSECTION=8 (359 words)

	Hydrocele Treatment for Children
		A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotal sac of male infants that drains downward from the abdominal cavity.
		Communicating hydrocele -- This is a hydrocele that has contact (or communication) with the fluids of the abdominal cavity.
		A communicating hydrocele is caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis (the thin membrane that extends through the inguinal canal and descends into the scrotum) to close completely during prenatal development.
	clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/0200/0227.asp?index=4312 (573 words)

	Hydrocele - WrongDiagnosis.com
		A hydrocele testis is an accumulation of clear fluid in the tunica vaginalis, the most internal of membranes containing a testicle.
		A primary hydrocele causes a painless enlargement in the scrotum on the affected side and is thought to be due to the defective absorption of fluid secreted between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis (investing membrane).
		A secondary hydrocele is secondary to either inflammation or a neoplasm in the testis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /h/hydrocele/intro.htm (541 words)

	Congenital Hydrocele
		For a congenital hydrocele that remains the same size or gets smaller (a noncommunicating hydrocele), aggressive treatment is not recommended.
		A small incision is made in groin area, and the sac containing the hydrocele is identified.
		One of the major decisions in surgery for hydrocele is whether to explore the opposite groin area for an inguinal hernia or another hydrocele during the surgery.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/mini/ug1044/treatmnt.htm (224 words)

	Hydrocele - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		A hydrocele, which is present in about 10 to 20 percent of all full-term live male births, occurs from an accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis (a thin pouch that holds the testes within the scrotum).
		Your child's doctor may need to determine if the mass is a hydrocele or an inguinal hernia (a weakened area in the lower abdominal wall -- or inguinal canal -- where intestines may protrude).
		A non-communicating hydrocele usually resolves on its own, as the fluid is reabsorbed from the pouch, by the time the child reaches his first birthday.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/your_child/condition_section_index.jsp?id=-9168 (418 words)

	Howstuffworks "Hydrocele: A Profile of a Disorder"
		A hydrocele is an abnormal collection of fluid around a testis, which is noticeable as a soft mass in the scrotum or enlarged testicle.
		If the hydrocele is caused by an injury or inflammation in the scrotum, it is a secondary hydrocele.
		The treatment for a hydrocele is surgical removal of the fluid.
	health.howstuffworks.com /define-hydrocele.htm (269 words)

	Hydrocele and varicocele
		A hydrocele is a build-up of liquid in a fold of mucous membrane situated in the scrotum (testicle sac).
		Hydrocele in infants is usually left alone as most will disappear spontaneously.
		In adults, hydrocele is managed by draining the fluid under local anaesthetic using a syringe (tapping).
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/hydrocele.htm (584 words)

	Hydrocele Repair
		When the processus vaginalis does not close, or closes after fluid from the abdomen has become trapped in the scrotal cavity, it is called a hydrocele.
		If a hydrocele persists past the first six to 12 months of life, it should be surgically repaired.
		It is sometimes difficult to distinguish a hydrocele from an inguinal hernia on exam.
	www.pennhealth.com /health_info/surgery/hydrocelerepair_2.html (223 words)

	Hydrocele - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		A hydrocele that persists longer than 12 to 18 months usually has a persistent communication allowing fluid to accumulate around the testes.
		A communicating hydrocele usually requires surgical repair to prevent continuing accumulation of fluid around the testes and a possible inguinal hernia from occurring.
		The surgery involves making a small incision in the groin or inguinal area and then draining the fluid and closing off the opening to the tunica vaginalis with internal stitches, if the surgery is done as an outpatient procedure.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/urology/hydrocel.html (517 words)

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