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Fetal abdominoscrotal hydrocele
P Sasidharan1, S Crankson, S Ahmed
1Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Abdominoscrotal hydrocele can mimic intraabdominal cysts on prenatal ultrasounds. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses found before birth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Fetal Medicine
- Neonatal Imaging
Background:
- Antenatal ultrasonography is crucial for detecting fetal anomalies.
- Intraabdominal cysts are a common finding during fetal screening.
- Abdominoscrotal hydrocele is a rare condition involving fluid accumulation in the abdomen and scrotum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of abdominoscrotal hydrocele initially misdiagnosed as an intraabdominal cyst.
- To emphasize the importance of considering abdominoscrotal hydrocele in the differential diagnosis of antenatal abdominal masses.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of antenatal and postnatal ultrasonography findings.
- Clinical and surgical correlation.
Main Results:
- A case of abdominoscrotal hydrocele was identified antenatally as an intraabdominal cyst.
- Postnatal evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of abdominoscrotal hydrocele.
Conclusions:
- Abdominoscrotal hydrocele can present as an intraabdominal cyst on antenatal ultrasound.
- Clinicians should include abdominoscrotal hydrocele in the differential diagnosis for newborns with antenatally detected abdominal cysts or masses.