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- Case closed15/01/2024
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Emmanuel Ayomide A., 10
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About urology
A hydrocele is a type of swelling in the scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds the testicles. This swelling happens when fluid collects in the thin sac that surrounds a testicle.
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Divine Amazing Grace Hospital
2 Musari Apena St, Airport Rd, off local, Shogunle, Ikeja 102214, Lagos, Nigeria
Background
Adun is a 10-year-old child who enjoys playing with friends, sports, and listening to music. When he was just 4 years old, he noticed a swelling in his scrotum, and it has been getting bigger over time, causing some discomfort.
Medical history
He had hydrocelectomy surgery on account of Hydrocele. The surgery was a success with good prognosis, and he has returned home to live a better life.
Prognosis
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.
