Hydrocele

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Hydrocele Overview

Hydroceles occur in males only. The testes, or testicles, are the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone. They are located in the scrotum, which is a pouch located behind the penis. A hydrocele is an abnormal fluid-filled sac around the testes that causes the scrotum to swell.

Hydroceles can occur on either side of the scrotum or, in rarer cases, on both sides. While hydroceles are benign (mild and not progressive) and usually...Read the full article