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Scrotal/Testicular Abnormalities
Variations of Hydroceles
Variations of Hydroceles
Ethan A. Smith, MD
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Hydrocele: Abnormal fluid in scrotal tunica vaginalis &/or spermatic cord/inguinal canal
Communicating hydrocele: Fluid extends freely between scrotum & peritoneal cavity via patent processus vaginalis
Noncommunicating hydrocele: No connection between scrotum & peritoneal cavity → implies closed processus vaginalis
Spermatic cord hydrocele: Fluid in inguinal canal
Encysted hydrocele: Loculated fluid in inguinal canal with no connection to scrotum or peritoneal cavity
Funicular hydrocele: Fluid in inguinal canal with connection to peritoneal cavity (via open internal ring)
Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: Loculated, dumbbell-shaped fluid collection with abdominal & scrotal components
More frequent in adolescents & adults
Hydrocele of canal of Nuck: Girls only → localized fluid collection in groin &/or labia majora
Also called female hydrocele
Complex hydrocele: Complicated fluid, which may be due to blood (hematocele) or pus (pyocele)
Older children, usually with history of trauma, infection, testicular torsion, or malignancy
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Williamson ZC et al: Imaging of the inguinal canal in children. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 42(4):164-79, 2013
Khanna PC et al: Sonographic appearance of canal of Nuck hydrocele. Pediatr Radiol. 37(6):603-6, 2007
Lau ST et al: Current management of hernias and hydroceles. Semin Pediatr Surg. 16(1):50-7, 2007
Rathaus V et al: Ultrasound features of spermatic cord hydrocele in children. Br J Radiol. 74(885):818-20, 2001
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Hydrocele: Abnormal fluid in scrotal tunica vaginalis &/or spermatic cord/inguinal canal
Communicating hydrocele: Fluid extends freely between scrotum & peritoneal cavity via patent processus vaginalis
Noncommunicating hydrocele: No connection between scrotum & peritoneal cavity → implies closed processus vaginalis
Spermatic cord hydrocele: Fluid in inguinal canal
Encysted hydrocele: Loculated fluid in inguinal canal with no connection to scrotum or peritoneal cavity
Funicular hydrocele: Fluid in inguinal canal with connection to peritoneal cavity (via open internal ring)
Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: Loculated, dumbbell-shaped fluid collection with abdominal & scrotal components
More frequent in adolescents & adults
Hydrocele of canal of Nuck: Girls only → localized fluid collection in groin &/or labia majora
Also called female hydrocele
Complex hydrocele: Complicated fluid, which may be due to blood (hematocele) or pus (pyocele)
Older children, usually with history of trauma, infection, testicular torsion, or malignancy
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Williamson ZC et al: Imaging of the inguinal canal in children. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 42(4):164-79, 2013
Khanna PC et al: Sonographic appearance of canal of Nuck hydrocele. Pediatr Radiol. 37(6):603-6, 2007
Lau ST et al: Current management of hernias and hydroceles. Semin Pediatr Surg. 16(1):50-7, 2007
Rathaus V et al: Ultrasound features of spermatic cord hydrocele in children. Br J Radiol. 74(885):818-20, 2001
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