Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON HYDROCELE: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Ankit Kumar* and Dr. Mukund Dhule

Abstract

Introduction: A hydrocele is defined as the pathological build-up of serous fluid in the pelvis and groin due to various etiologies such as diseases or trauma. It has distinct clinical manifestations, particularly discomfort and psychosocial distress. Understanding the anatomy, embryology, and physiology associated with hydrocele formation is crucial to understand its onset and progression. Materials and Method: Classification of hydrocele and its etiology, complications evaluation and management. Conclusion: Due to the range of classifications and etiologies of hydrocele in the pelvis and groin, a deliberate differential diagnosis is essential to avoiding imminent life-threatening complications as well as providing the appropriate treatment. Results: Appropriately classifying the hydrocele as primary, secondary communicating, secondary non communicating, microbe- induced, inflammatory, iatrogenic, trauma-induced, tumor-induced, canal of Neck, congenital, and giant is important for identifying the underlying etiology.

Keywords: Hydrocele, Scrotal pain, Scrotal swelling, Incontinence.