A 36-year-old member asked:
Is hydrocele in a fetus a problem?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Richard Sarleanswered
Urology 23 years experience
Hydrocele: Possible hernia, may resolve.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
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.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 9, 2017
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