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tx
reproductive system
hematocele
diagnoses

definition and etiology

definition:
An accumulation of blood within the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum.

etiology:
Typically, a hematocele is secondary to genital trauma.

signs and symptoms

signs and symptoms:
• Swollen scrotum that does not transilluminate.
• Pain can be present.
• Can palpate normal cord structures above the mass.

course and prognosis

If the hematocele does not spontaneously resorb into the tissues, then surgery is normally performed.

differential diagnosis

• Hydrocele.
• Tumor.
• Hernia.


footnotes