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Can hydrocele cause complications?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/05/2023

Hydrocele is a benign process and no complications are generally associated with it. However, on rare occasions, testicular ischemia may occur. This is a deficit in the blood supply to the testicle, which would lead to impair its function.

Imagen: Complications of hydrocele

In addition, if the hydrocele is operated, a hematoma may appear in the scrotal area, infection of the wound or even reproduction of the hydrocele.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.