Taiwo O., 14

Taiwo is a 14-year-old boy and the 2nd child of the family of 6 and his parents are not together, he lives with his mother in 1room rented apartment with his 3 siblings, his mother is a hairdresser, and she works from home. He was well till some years back when he developed a swelling in his left scrotum. The swelling was small initially but has significantly increased in size accompanied by pain oaccsionally. On presentation, he was evaluated and diagnosed with Left Hydrocele and requires surgery.

Taiwo was admitted on account of a hydrocele. Intraoperative findings showed a tunica vaginalis communicating with the peritoneum. Surgery was successfully performed, and he recovered well. He was discharged in a stable and cheerful conditio

The persistent presence of a hydrocele can cause ongoing discomfort, heaviness, or a feeling of fullness in the scrotum. Although hydroceles are not typically associated with infections, untreated ones may become prone to infections, which can result in pain and complications. Larger hydroceles can interfere with activities like walking or participating in sports due to the added weight and size of the swollen scrotum. Surgical removal of the hydrocele sac is the most effective and permanent treatment for hydrocele. It is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision in the scrotum, drains the fluid, and removes the sac.