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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Main Authors: Samida a Samad, Suresh Vasant Phatak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-11-01
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
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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.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X