Encysted hydrocele of the spermatic cord

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right scrotal swelling for last few years.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male

Right scrotal sac shows encysted fluid collection with internal echoes. It displaces the right testis inferiorly. Superiorly, the lesion appears to enter the distal end of the spermatic cord.

Case Discussion

Findings favor encysted hydrocele of the spermatic cord.

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