Swelling of and fluid on the testicles.
An organized mass of serous or lymphatic fluid, usually encapsulated by connective tissue. An internal blister. The term is usually applied to a hydrocele of the testes, but a breast cyst is also a hydrocele.
An accumulation of fluid in bag-like cavities in the body.
An accumulation of fluid in the scrotum.
The collection of watery liquid found in a cavity such as the scrotum.
An accumulation of fluid, literally a “water sac,” in the area around the testes and within the scrotum, sometimes resulting from inflammation or injury and generally painless. Though often found in middle-aged men, hydroceles sometimes occur in male babies shortly after birth.
Condition in which watery fluid accumulates in a sac, especially the scrotum (the sac surrounding the testes). The condition may subside spontaneously, or the fluid may be drained.
Any accumulation of fluid around the testicle.
Accumulation of fluid in a male’s scrotum, the protective pouch of skin that contains the testicles. Hydrocele at birth results from incomplete closure of the canal that links the scrotum with the abdomen during development of the fetus. This kind of hydrocele is sometimes accompanied by a loop of intestine protruding into the scrotum (hernia). Hydrocele can also occur in adults. Hydrocele without hernia in newborns often repairs itself within the first year of life. In adults and newborns with a hernia, hydrocele can be repaired surgically. Sometimes a hydrocele found in an adult without symptoms may require no treatment.
The accumulation of watery liquid in a sac, usually the sac surrounding the testes. This condition is characterized by painless enlargement of the scrotum; it is treated surgically, by drainage of the fluid or removal of the sac.
The accumulation of serous fluid in a saclike cavity, especially in the tunica vaginalis testis.
A hydrocele is a soft, painless bulge in the scrotum, resulting from the area surrounding a testis filling with fluid. It can be triggered by inflammation, infection, or injury to the testis; in some cases, a tumor might be the cause. However, often there’s no evident reason. Hydroceles are frequently seen in middle-aged men and usually don’t require treatment. If the swelling results in discomfort or pain, the fluid can be extracted with a needle. Persistent swelling might warrant surgical intervention.
Any accumulation of a fluid resembling serum, with a specific emphasis on the occurrence between the two membranes enveloping the testicle and the spermatic cord. This condition can be alleviated through the process of puncturing and draining the fluid, but the ultimate remedy involves surgically removing the layers of membrane responsible for the fluid’s formation.