Testicular hydrocele is a condition in which fluid builds up inside the scrotal pouch. It occurs most often in newborn babies, which we call congenital hydrocele.
Transillumination of the scrotum is a very simple diagnostic test to check for hydrocele. It consists of applying a light source to the largest part of the scrotum. If hydrocele is present, the testicle is illuminated as a result of the clear fluid inside.
Read the full article on: What Is a Hydrocele? – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment ( 58).
By Esther Marbán Bermejo M.D. (gynecologist), Javier Ruiz Romero M.D. (andrologist and fertility specialist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 10/24/2019
