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Hydroceles identified prenatally: common physiologic phenomenon?

D H Pretorius1, M J Halsted, W Abels

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla 92093-0610, USA.

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
|January 24, 1998
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Fetal hydrocele, a fluid sac around the testicle in utero, is common in the third trimester. In most cases, this finding resolves on its own without complications.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Infant hydrocele frequency is variable, but fetal hydrocele incidence remains unstudied.
  • Hydrocele is a common condition in infants, often requiring medical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of fetal hydrocele in the third trimester.
  • To evaluate the outcomes associated with third-trimester fetal hydrocele.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasound examination of 123 fetuses in the third trimester.
  • Follow-up assessment of neonates diagnosed with fetal hydrocele.

Main Results:

  • Nineteen out of 123 fetuses (15.4%) presented with hydrocele.
  • Of the 19 cases, 14 infants had normal outcomes.

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  • One infant had a persistent hydrocele; four were lost to follow-up.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fetal hydrocele is a relatively common finding during the third trimester of pregnancy.
    • In the absence of other fetal abnormalities, hydrocele is typically a benign, physiologic condition.
    • Most fetal hydroceles resolve spontaneously, offering reassurance to parents.