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ArticleProceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)2026

Ruptured hydrocele: a case report highlighting the diagnostic value of early MRI in acute scrotal pathology.

Marissa N Rosa, Sara Vidovic, Stephanie E Harris, Marawan M El Tayeb

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Article in Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Marissa N RosaDepartment of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-2896-4425
Sara VidovicDepartment of Urology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Stephanie E HarrisDepartment of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.
Marawan M El TayebDepartment of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine - Temple, Temple, Texas, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4703-2953

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Abstract

Hydroceles are a common cause of scrotal swelling due to the accumulation of fluid between the visceral and parietal layers of the tunica vaginalis. Although typically painless, significant scrotal swelling can negatively impact testicular function and an individual's quality of life. In rare instances, a hydrocele can rupture, often causing significant pain and complicating the diagnosis of other scrotal conditions. We present a 27-year-old man with a 9.8 × 4.1 cm hydrocele that ruptured, highlighting the lack of established diagnostic and management measures for this infrequent condition.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingScrotumTesticular HydroceleAdultHumansMaleRupture, SpontaneousAcute scrotumhydrocelehydrocele rupturescrotal painscrotal swelling

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PMID42658166
PMCPMC13523923

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