Cysts, Hydrocele, Spermatocele. Hydrocele and spermatocele, commonly called water cysts, occur frequently in the male genital tract. They are felt in either side of the scrotum as a smooth, balloon-like enlargement, which slowly may enlarge to the size of a lemon or orange. Although these cysts are usually painless,
Fig. 106. Hydrocele or water cyst of the spermatic cord presents a smooth, soft enlargement above the testicle. In a dark room, light shines through it easily, distinguishing it from other scrotat difficulties.
they frequently become a nuisance because of their size and location about the testicles.
The so-called water cysts, in the scrotum on the cord of the testicles, can easily be identified in the following manner: In a dark room, a flashlight is placed against the back of the scrotum, so that its rays shine through the scrotum. Water cysts will illuminate readily, whereas, the solid testicles or possibly other growth, appear as dark, non-illuminated masses.
Hydrocele is not a condition leading to malignancy or serious disease. A needle may be used to drain the enclosed fluid of the cyst for temporary relief, but afterward, the fluid nearly always reforms to fill the cyst again. The cysts are readily removed by simple surgical operation for lasting and satisfactory results.
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