- Request received24/11/2023
- Checked & confirmed11/12/2023
- Fundraising11/12/2023
- Treatment provided01/02/2024
- Invoice paid31/01/2024
- Case closed26/03/2024
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Muazzam A., 5
Report publishedUrology
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$160
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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Background
Muazzam is a 5year old boy who is playful and loves to eat. About 4 years ago he developed a swelling in the right scrotum, it is currently unreducible. He feels pain and discomfort in the scrotum.
Medical history
Muazzam was diagnosed with the right congenital Hydrocele. He had a surgery, which was conducted on the 9th December, 2023. He was discharged on the 11th December, 2023. He is doing very well now.
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.
