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Can hydroceles lead to cancer?

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No: A hydrocele is a collection of benign lymphatic fluid in the scrotum. Hydroceles do not cause cancer.

Dr Rosen and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No way: However testis tumors can cause hydroceles, not other way round.

Answered 6/15/2012

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