- Request received04/12/2023
- Checked & confirmed09/01/2024
- Fundraising09/01/2024
- Treatment provided03/03/2024
- Invoice paid05/04/2024
- Case closed02/07/2024
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Maliki Opeyemi A., 4
Report publishedPathology
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$295
About pathology
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
Maliki is a 4-year-old boy, the first and only child in his family. His dad works as a mechanic by the roadside. Six months ago, Maliki started to have swelling in his groin and scrotum area. Sometimes this swelling hurts, but it's not causing a blockage.
Medical history
Maliki was admitted for hydrocelectomy surgery, which was successfully performed. After a few days of recovery without any complications, he was discharged home on December 25, 2023.
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.
