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Recent Developments in Diagnosing and Treating Abdominoscrotal Hydrocele: A Comprehensive Review

  • By

  • Fangyuan Li

  • Lina Zhang

  • Yalong Ma

  • Jinsong Sun

  • Baohua Yu

  • August 13, 2026

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    Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is a rare variant characterized by fluid collections in the scrotum and abdomen communicating via the inguinal canal.

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    Diagnosis of ASH requires ultrasonography to confirm continuity between scrotal hydrocele and abdominal fluid collection, with MRI for complex cases.

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    Proposed mechanisms for ASH formation include pressure-driven extension of a scrotal hydrocele and persistent patency of the processus vaginalis.

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    Management options for ASH include observation, surgical intervention, and sclerotherapy, with no single surgical method proven superior.

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    Multicenter studies with standardized criteria are necessary for improving diagnosis and management strategies for pediatric ASH.

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Advances in the diagnosis and management of abdominoscrotal hydrocele: a narrative review

  • by Fangyuan Li, Lina Zhang, Yalong Ma, Jinsong Sun, Baohua Yu

  • August 13, 2026

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