Treatment of hydroscrotal effusion in newborns

For parents, the physical changes of their children have always been the most concerning issue for them. For newborn babies, being sick is a very painful thing, but they do not know how to express it in words and can only cry. When parents face this situation, they should comfort their children calmly and not speak loudly to them. So, what should we do about hydroscrotal effusion in newborns? Let me introduce it to you below.

What is scrotal effusion? During early embryonic development, the testicles reside in the retroperitoneal space in the lumbar region. After the fetus is born, the testicles descend through the inguinal canal and enter the scrotum. At this time, the two layers of peritoneum attached to the testicles also sneak into the scrotum. The two layers of peritoneum entering the scrotum are called the tunica vaginalis. The space between the two layers of the tunica vaginalis is called the tunica vaginalis sac. Under normal circumstances, there is a small amount of fluid in the sac vaginalis, which reduces the friction when the testicles move in the scrotum.

Treatment of hydroscrotal effusion in newborns:

Testicular hydrocele refers to the accumulation of excessive fluid between the two layers of the testicular tunica vaginalis. Most cases of hydrocele have no obvious cause and are called primary hydrocele. Its occurrence and development are relatively slow. The patient may be asymptomatic. Hydrocele caused by scrotal trauma, inflammation or tumor of the testicles and epididymis, and filariasis is called secondary hydrocele. It often has the symptoms of the primary lesion. Primary hydrocele has no symptoms at first and develops slowly. Patients will not discover it until it grows to a certain size. An overly large hydrocele of the testicle will give a feeling of falling due to its heavy weight. Sometimes the penis is buried in the skin and affects urination. The lump disappears quickly when lying down, which is certainly its characteristic. However, sometimes the communication channel is very thin and only becomes slightly smaller or softer after long-term bed rest, which can easily be misdiagnosed as testicular hydrocele. When inquiring about the medical history, pay special attention to the changes in the size of the mass. Hydrocele of the spermatic cord often appears as a mass above the testicle. Similar in size to the testicles, they are often considered three testicles. Testicular hydrocele is often pear-shaped, with the testicles buried and unable to be touched. The hardness of the cyst varies greatly. It contains a large amount of fluid and can be very hard, similar to a testicular tumor. Adults who are afflicted can undergo surgical treatment.

The above is the treatment of scrotal hydrops in newborns. If you find this symptom, you should take your child for examination and treatment in time. This problem is not very serious. Just pay more attention to it in the future and everything will be fine. For more knowledge, you can follow the editor at any time. The editor will continue to contribute sincerely to everyone.