An Unusual Case of Abdominoscrotal Swelling in a Young Patient-hydrocele En Bissac
An abdominoscrotal hydrocele is a rare clinical entity in which there is a large hydrocele that extends from the scrotum into the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal in an hourglass fashion. It is a condition usually affecting children and is infrequently seen in adults. Unilateral involve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12278/37640_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AJ_SL)_PN(SHU).pdf |
Summary: | An abdominoscrotal hydrocele is a rare clinical entity in which there is a large hydrocele that extends from the scrotum into the
abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal in an hourglass fashion. It is a condition usually affecting children and is infrequently seen
in adults. Unilateral involvement is more common than bilateral. Authors hereby report an unusual presentation of abdominoscrotal
hydrocele at an age of 27 years, presented with gradually progressing abdominal mass and bilateral scrotal swelling. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |