Deflate-gate: Conservative Management of a Large Ruptured Hydrocele

Urol Case Rep. 2015 Sep 9;3(6):198-200. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2015.08.002. eCollection 2015 Nov.

Abstract

A hydrocele is a common cause of intrascrotal swelling that results when fluid accumulates between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. Over time, fluid may collect to form a massive hydrocele and result in significant discomfort for the patient. In this case report, we present a rare event of a 28-year-old gentleman with a documented massive hydrocele measuring 14.1 × 8.9 cm who ruptured his hydrocele during sexual intercourse. We expectantly managed the patient's ruptured hydrocele and encountered no complications throughout the course of his recovery.

Keywords: Hydrocele; Rupture; Swelling; Trauma.

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  • Case Reports