- Request received21/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed29/06/2026
- FundraisingOngoing29/06/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
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Sa'ad A., 5
FundraisingUrgentPreventive med
23
$295
About preventive med
Hydrocele of the spermatic cord is a fluid-filled cystic swelling along the spermatic cord, separate from the testis, caused by incomplete closure of the processus vaginalis during development. It commonly presents as a painless groin or scrotal swelling in infants or children. Diagnosis is clinical and may be confirmed with ultrasound. Most cases are benign, but persistent or enlarging swellings may require surgical correction to prevent discomfort or confusion with inguinal hernia.
Gwash Specialist Hospital Jos
Tadun Wada Ring Rd, Jos Plateau
Background
Sa’ad Abdullahi is a 5yo male child currently living under his parents custody, he has 5 siblings. He is a pupil of a primary school. The father is trying very hard to provide for him and his siblings, sometimes they go a day eating only one meal. They stay in a 3 rooms apartment having a pit toilet, a well, and they have no access to electricity. Monthly income is 15000. He presented with complaints of left scrotal swelling. The swelling was recurrent, it became irreducible 1year ago. There is no history of vomiting, abdominal pain or change in bowel habits. He was diagnosed with Hydrocele of the Spermatic Cord. The family is poor, they have been seeking help and they came in contact with Helpster Charity through a volunteer. Patient will benefit from surgical removal of the encysted hydrocele of the cord.
Prognosis
Hydrocele of the spermatic cord is a benign fluid-filled swelling along the spermatic cord, commonly presenting as a painless groin or scrotal mass. Ultrasound confirms diagnosis and excludes hernia or tumors. Prognosis is excellent as Sa'ad will benefit from surgical removal of the encysted hydrocele of the cord. Symptomatic or persistent lesions respond well to surgical excision with minimal complications or recurrence.
