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Hydrocele Anatomy

To better understand hydrocele, it helps to understand the anatomy of the testicle.

The scrotum is a sac of skin that contains the two testicles. Each testicle receives its blood supply through a structure called the spermatic cord.

Anatomy examples include:

Inguinal canal into scrotum
Testicle
Testicle cross-section

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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Hydrocele References:

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