A hydrocele (HI-dro-seel) is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially in premature babies. Older boys and men can get them too.
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Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Jan 1, 2022
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