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Case Reports
. 2023 Oct 29;15(10):e47916.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.47916. eCollection 2023 Oct.

Gross Hydrocele With Completely Buried Penis: A Case Report

Rahul D Pathrikar  1 , Rohan R Kadak  2 , Pranjali P Muley  3 , Parikshit A Muley  3 , Kamlesh J Wasnik  2 , Nishikant Ingole  4
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Gross Hydrocele With Completely Buried Penis: A Case Report

Rahul D Pathrikar et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

A gross hydrocele is caused by fluid accumulation within a layer wrapped around the testicle, called the tunica vaginalis, derived from the peritoneum. A 65-year-old male complained of a non-tender, fluctuant bulge in his right scrotum despite having a fully buried penis, a large hydrocele, and urinary retention. After ultrasonography, the diagnosis was confirmed, and the patient underwent a successful surgical procedure that included a hydrocelectomy and tunica vaginalis excision. The patient reported few postoperative complications and a notable improvement in his quality of life. Surgery is a successful approach for treating gross hydrocele, with minimal morbidity and excellent cosmetic outcomes.

Keywords: gross hydrocele; scrotal swelling; supra-pubic catheter; testis; tunica vaginalis.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Gross hydrocele with a completely buried penis
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