Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: its particular characteristics

J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Sep;44(9):1766-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.12.002.

Abstract

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is an unusual condition characterized by a large scrotal hydrocele which communicates in an hourglass fashion with an abdominal component through the inguinal canal. Based on previous clinical observations, we believed that ASH is a condition that begins as a large scrotal hydrocele during the neonatal period and later expands first into the inguinal canal and finally into the abdominal cavity during the next few months of life. We report a case series of ASH and point out its distinctive characteristics.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Retroperitoneal Space / diagnostic imaging*
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Scrotum / surgery
  • Testicular Hydrocele / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testicular Hydrocele / surgery
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography