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Is hydrocele in a fetus a problem?
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Hydrocele: Possible hernia, may resolve.
Answered 8/9/2017
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Usually not: Will probably be present at birth. Most infant hydroceles resolve spontaneously during first year of life. May need treatment if they enlarge hugely or become tense, tender or red.
Answered 5/10/2014
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