Specialized abdominoscrotal hydrocele: Case report (CARE-compliant)

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is a rare condition characterized by fluid-filled masses in the inguinal scrotal and abdominal components, and the understanding of this condition, especially its pathogenesis, remains incompletely transparent.

The child, a 2-year-old boy, 4 days ago, no apparent cause of paroxysmal abdominal pain during the constipation symptoms, self-defecation after abdominal pain relief, occasional mild cough, no nausea and vomiting.

"Abdominal cavity occupation."

Laparoscopic exploration, the most prominent position of the cyst was opened with tissue scissors to cut the cyst wall extensively, the intra-abdominal purse-string suture was closed to close the internal ring opening on the affected side and tied with a knot.

The child had no postoperative discomfort and was discharged from the hospital with no abnormalities on regular follow-ups and had returned to normal.

We reported a more unusual case with specific clinical manifestations that helped us to understand abdominoscrotal hydrocele further, and we conducted a systematic review of the relevant literature to provide an overview of the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.