"Communicating, infantile and vaginal hydroceles will be seen intimately surrounding the adjacent testis. In contrast, spermatic cord hydroceles such as funicular hydrocele (funiculocele) and encysted hydrocele will not surround the testis, rather being found along the spermatic cord."
Expected headings
"Congenital"
"Acquired"
"There are two main subtypes of congenital hydrocele:"
"Ultrasound is the first modality usually used to evaluate hydrocele, which presents as a simple fluid collection. It is avascular on Doppler evaluation. It may contain septations, calcifications or cholesterol 2."
"Communicating, infantile and vaginal hydroceles will be seen intimately surrounding the adjacent testis. In contrast, spermatic cord hydroceles such as funicular hydrocele (funiculocele) and encysted hydrocele will not surround the testis, rather being found along the spermatic cord."