A case of giant hydrocele accompanying cirrhosis and causing massive scrotal enlargement
Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, cilt.175, sa.6, ss.279-282, 2016 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 175 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2016
- Dergi Adı: Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.279-282
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Liver cirrhosis, Scrotum, Testicular hydrocele
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Giant hydrocele associated with cirrhosis is a rare case, resulting in the impaired quality of life by complicating the patient's movement, sexual function, and even urinating. It can cause serious complications like infection and scrotal necrosis connected with the pressure of the hematocele and hydrocele sac. After draining the giant hydrocele sac, various surgical methods have been identified for the repair of the remaining tissues. In this study, it was aimed to present the giant hydrocele case applied to our clinic by reviewing the literature.