Medical articles of Hydrocele

30/05/2023
Mr Simon Clarke
Paediatric Surgeon
Hydroceles in children: Causes, types and diagnosis
A hydrocele is an accumulation of fluid that forms around the testes. While hydroceles can develop at any age, they are more common in newborns and children. Here, Mr Simon Clarke, leading consultant paediatric surgeon, provides an expert insight into hydroceles in children.
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27/01/2023
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
A guide to varicocele: Is it serious?
Leading consultant paediatric urologist and paediatric and neonatal surgeon Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia shares her expertise on varicocele, a condition which involves swelling of the veins of the scrotum or spermatic cord, in this informative article.
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26/08/2022
Mr Nav Johal
Consultant paediatric urologist
Identifying scrotal swellings: Hydroceles in babies
In baby boys, testicles descend down into the scrotum before birth. It is in this moment that a hydrocele, a fluid build-up that swells, may form within the baby’s scrotum. Mr Nav Johal, leading consultant paediatric urologist, explains more.
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15/09/2020
Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE
Urologist
Hydrocele in adults: is excess fluid in the scrotum dangerous?
Hydrocele presents as swelling in the scrotum because of excess fluid in the lining of the sack. We asked one of our leading urologists Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE whether this is a dangerous condition and what kind of treatment may be required.
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16/03/2020
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
Scrotal swelling in children: what are the causes?
Scrotal swelling may be painless or it can be rather painful and some cases require immediate treatment as soon as hours after symptoms become present. Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, a leading paediatric urologist and expert in treating children's scrotal swelling, explains the causes and swift action needed to have the swelling assessed, diagnosed and treated.
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28/06/2019
Mr Andrew Robb
Paediatric Urologist
Hydrocele treatment: does my child need surgery?
Hydroceles are a build-up of fluid around the testicle that can affect young boys. While not usually painful, swollen scrotums should always be checked out. How do you treat a hydrocele? We asked leading paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb.
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19/06/2019
Mr Andrew Robb
Paediatric Urologist
Types of hydrocele
It is always worrying when something is wrong with our children, but it can be a particular concern when the condition affects their genitals. Swollen testicles can indicate the presence of a hydrocele. But what is this condition and how does it happen? Esteemed paediatric urologist Mr Andrew Robb explains.
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