Hydrocele of the spermatic cord: Embryology and ultrasonographic appearance

L. C. Martin; J. C. Share; Craig A Peters; A. Atala

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Hydrocele of the spermatic cord: Embryology and ultrasonographic appearance

L. C. Martin, J. C. Share, Craig A Peters, A. Atala

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Abstract

Five cases of hydrocele of the spermatic cord are presented. All five patients had a firm inguinal mass, and ultrasonography, performed to exclude adenopathy, incarcerated hernia, and paratesticular tumor, showed an avascular cystic mass superior to and separate from the testicle. A testicular hydrocele did not coexist. This typical appearance should lead to a confident diagnosis of this benign but rare anomaly. Elective surgery may prevent the development of an acquired indirect hernia.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	528-530
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric Radiology
Volume	26
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01372234
State	Published - Aug 1996

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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