Hydrocele
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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Hydrocele is a mesothelium-lined cyst formed as a result of fluid accumulation between visceral and parietal layers of tunica vaginalis of the testis. It may be associated with inguinal hernia, trauma to the testis or scrotum, epididymo-orchitis, or testicular/paratesticular tumors. Many cases are idiopathic. Image courtesy of Dr. Jean-Christophe Fournet, Paris, France; humpath.com; Used with permission