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Hydrocele
Collection of fluid around the testis. It usually goes away on its own and surgery is not needed. In some babies, the fluid collection increases, stays the same, or is accompanied by a hernia. These cases may require surgery.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 15:03