Hydrocele: Diagnosis & Tests (Processus Vaginalis)

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Hydrocele

Alternate Names : Processus Vaginalis

Hydrocele | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

During a physical exam, a healthcare provider will find a mass within the scrotum. The fluid in the hydrocele is clear, so a light can be shined through the scrotum. The outline of the testicle will be visible. An ultrasound may be done to confirm the diagnosis.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Lama Rimawi, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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