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Encysted hydrocele of spermatic cord

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right inguinal swelling.

Patient Data

Gender: Male
ultrasound

There is a non-compressible, non-reducible, anechoic, encysted lesion in inguinal canal; reaching to the testis. Testis and epididymis are normal; separate from the lesion.

Case Discussion

Inguinal swelling that shows characteristic ultrasound features of encysted hydrocele of the spermatic cord.

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