Testicular Swelling

Case History: Male patient in his fifth decade of life complained of right side testicular swelling that had persisted for two weeks.

Figure 1. Longitudinal view of the right testicle showing hydrocele. Epididymal head is also visualized.

Figure 2. Transverse view of the right testicle showing loculated hydrocele.

Testicular hydrocele is the most common reason for painless scrotal swelling.

A testicular hydrocele is not life threatening.

A testicular hydrocele typically goes away on its own within six months.