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I have swelling on left testicle. initial consultation of urologist says encysted hydrocil. what is the cure?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Hydrocele: If it were troublesome, i'd want surgery, but you may also be offered drainage and injection of a sclerosing solution.

Answered 1/15/2014

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