This type of hydrocele can occur at any age but is most common in men older than 40.

A hydrocele usually occurs on one side, but can also affect both sides.

The swelling from a hydrocele may look scary, but it is usually not a problem.

The hydrocele is opened with a small skin incision without further preparation.

If the hydrocele is not surgically removed, it may continue to grow.

A hydrocele will usually pass light, while a tumor will not.

Sometimes these symptoms can be caused by other problems, such as a hydrocele or epididymitis.

He still has the hydrocele at age 2.

An ultrasound may be used to confirm the diagnosis of a hydrocele.

A hydrocele testis is not generally thought to affect fertility.

A congenital hydrocele is one that a baby is born with.

Fluid can also be removed from a hydrocele with a needle (aspiration).

A related region in females that can have a hydrocele is the canal of Nuck.

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It helps to prevent hernias and hydrocele in men.

Sometimes microfilariae can be recovered in the hydrocele fluid.

When the space closes up and traps the fluid inside, it's called a noncommunicating hydrocele.

Doctors diagnose a congenital hydrocele during a physical exam that includes questions about the child's health.

If a hydrocele stays the same size or gets smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid, generally no treatment is needed.

M. perstans can also present with hydrocele in South America (5).

In rare cases, it may give rise to a cyst or a hydrocele in women.

I had a hydrocele when I was young.

This defect causes fluid to collect around the testicle (a hydrocele).