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  • Hydrocele a year after removal?

    Posted by Unknown Member on July 28, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    A buddy of mine thinks he’s developed a hydrocele almost a year out of bilateral mesh 3dmax removal. I’ve never heard of developeling one after a year point almost. An ultrasound bilateral would tell what’s going on without a doubt and I doubt a hydrocele but what are good intentions, watchful, Dr. Towfigh etc. I’ve been on this forum for 6 years and know my stuff but give some opinions and it would help out gratefully!

    William Bryant replied 1 year, 2 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • William Bryant

    Member
    July 29, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks Dr Towfigh.

  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    July 29, 2023 at 10:18 am

    Usually not. Larger hydroceles classically are checked with a small flashlight against the scrotum. It will show a water sac.

  • William Bryant

    Member
    July 29, 2023 at 12:52 am

    Such a coincidence mention of hydrocele.

    I noticed yesterday one testicle, hernia side, was heavy and a bit uncomfortable. The testicle looked a bit larger than the other.

    Is there a good way of self diagnosing?

  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    July 28, 2023 at 8:59 pm

    I’m unclear as to why hydrocele is considered. But the work up involves figuring out the story first (what symptoms, when did they start), and then a good physical examination. From there, the surgeon should be able to determine if this is a hernia related issue (MRI pelvis) or a urologic problem (scrotal ultrasound).

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