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Hydrocele A hydrocele is a painless collection of fluid surrounding the testicle which makes the scrotum appear large ( see figure 1 ). It is common in newborn males. Most hydroceles in newborns are harmless and will resolve on their own by 12 months of …
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What is testicular torsion? The testicle has attachments that hold it in place in the scrotum. Occasionally, these attachments do not exist and the testicle can twist. When the testicle twists on itself it causes the blood supply to kink and the …
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What are testicular tumors? Testicular tumors are growths on the testicle. They usually occur in the first 2 years of life or during young adulthood after boys enter puberty. The tumors in children that occur during the first 2 years of life are …