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Acute epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis causing pain and swelling that develops over the course of a few days and lasts <6 weeks. It is usually unilateral. In sexually active men, epididymitis is most commonly caused by sexually transmitted organisms including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Mycoplasma genitalium.
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Hydrocele - References | BMJ Best Practice
Use of this content is subject to our disclaimer. A hydrocele is a collection of serous fluid between the layers of the membrane (tunica vaginalis) that surrounds the testis or along the spermatic cord. Rarely, similar fluid collection can occur in females along the canal of Nuck. Common in male infants and the newborn.
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Hydrocele - HealthLink BC
A hydrocele is usually diagnosed by an examination of the scrotum, which may appear enlarged. As part of the examination, your doctor will shine a light behind each testicle (transillumination). This is to check for solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle. Hydroceles are filled with fluid, so light will shine through them. Light will not pass through ...
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Hydrocele - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US
Hydrocele is a collection of serous fluid between the layers of the membrane (tunica vaginalis) that surrounds the testis or along the spermatic cord. Rarely, similar fluid collection can occur in females along the canal of Nuck. There are 2 types of hydroceles: communicating and noncommunicating (simple). In communicating hydroceles, a patent ...
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Summary. A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of the internal spermatic veins and pampiniform plexus that drain blood from the testis. Incidence is 15% in adolescent boys and adult men; 90% occur on the left side; 10% are bilateral. May impede adolescent testicular growth and affect adult semen parameters and testosterone production.
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Hydrocele - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice
Summary. A hydrocele is a collection of serous fluid between the layers of the membrane (tunica vaginalis) that surrounds the testis or along the spermatic cord. Rarely, similar fluid collection can occur in females along the canal of Nuck. Common in male infants and the newborn. Most paediatric hydroceles are congenital and, in the majority of ...
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Hidrocele - Sintomas, diagnóstico e tratamento - BMJ Best Practice
O principal sintoma é um escroto edemaciado e indolor em 1 ou ambos os lados, com a aparência de um balão cheio de água. O tratamento depende da idade do paciente e do grau de desconforto causado pela hidrocele. A cirurgia só será realizada se a hidrocele estiver causando problemas ou se houver evidência de patologia subjacente.
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Testicular torsion is a urologic emergency. A high index of suspicion is important to ensure timely diagnosis and management. Increased public awareness is important in reducing embarrassment and increasing the number of patients presenting within 6 hours of symptoms developing. A history and physical exam consistent with testicular torsion ...
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Congenital Hydrocele - HealthLink BC
A hydrocele (say"HY-druh-seel") is a buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles. It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. A congenital hydrocele is one that a baby is born with. The swelling from a hydrocele may look scary, but it is usually not a problem. It will probably go away by the time your baby is 2 years old.
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Definition. Anatomic penile abnormalities encompass a variety of disorders of the soft tissues of the male external genitalia. Phimosis is the inability to retract the foreskin (distal prepuce) proximally over the glans penis. Congenital (physiologic) phimosis is expected in children younger than 3 years of age, and may be a normal finding up ...
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