Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 18, 2026
03:10
Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst
Published on: March 31, 2023
Unusual videourodynamic finding: massive scrotal cystocele
Chandy Ellimoottil1, Michael Ross, Spencer T Hart
1Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA. cellimoottil@lumc.edu
Urology
|October 9, 2012
Summary
Scrotal cystocele, a rare condition where the bladder extends into the scrotum, can cause urinary issues. This case highlights a patient presenting with hydrocele and irritative voiding symptoms due to scrotal cystocele.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Inguinal hernias can involve the urinary bladder in up to 4% of cases.
- Massive bladder extension into the scrotum (scrotal cystocele) is exceptionally rare, with fewer than 30 documented instances.
Observation:
- The study reports a patient with a large, right-sided hydrocele.
- The patient exhibited irritative voiding symptoms upon initial presentation.
Findings:
- Diagnostic evaluation revealed a significant scrotal cystocele as the cause of the patient's symptoms.
- Symptoms associated with scrotal cystocele can range from voiding dysfunction to severe complications like sepsis or bladder necrosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering scrotal cystocele in the differential diagnosis of hydrocele and lower urinary tract symptoms.
- Early recognition and management are crucial to prevent potential complications associated with scrotal cystocele.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Urologic Endoscopic Procedure: Cystoscopic Examination
Meaning of Cystoscopic Examination:Cystoscopy is an essential diagnostic tool in urology that is used to assess the structure and function of the genitourinary system. It provides a direct view of the urethra, bladder, and, in some cases, the ureteral openings. This procedure helps detect structural abnormalities, infections, cancers, and blockages in the urinary tract. There are two types of cystoscopy:Flexible cystoscopy is commonly performed in outpatient settings due to its less invasive...
01:22Imaging Studies VI: Voiding Cystourethrography and Cystography
Voiding Cystourethrography (VCUG) and Cystography are specialized radiographic procedures used to examine the structure and function of the bladder and urethra.Voiding Cystourethrography (VCUG)A Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that assesses the anatomy and function of the lower urinary tract. It focuses on the bladder, bladder neck, and urethra, helping detect abnormalities such as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)—the backward or reverse flow of urine into the...