Kidney Problems And Hydroceles In Children
Hydrocephalus is a collection of water in the scrotum(s) (underneath the testicles) caused by an imbalance in body fluids that usually happens during puberty, pregnancy, or after surgery. One out of every ten male babies has at least a non-communication hydrocephalus at birth. A non-communication hydrocephalus is slightly less common than a communicative hydrocephalus A non-communication hydrocephalus is usually just slightly larger than the size of a pea. Non-communication hydroceles generally remain the same size until adulthood. This means that they have the same weight as a person with normal size scrotums. They are often referred to as'silvery water-colored balls'. A child with non-communication hydroceles may appear to have a condition called 'scrotal jock itch' or 'scrotal eczema'. Communication hydrocephalus on the other hand can be bigger. It generally happens when a child has enlarged scrotal papillae that protrude and are held by the walls of the scrotum. Communication hydroceles are painful and usually accompanied by pain in the groin. Symptoms of hydrocephalus depend on the location of the hydrocele and how it affects the brain. The location and extent of hydrocephalus will determine the type of treatment required. Most hydrocele locations and effects of hydroceles can be treated with medication and/or surgery. A study done by a group of researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden found that non-communication hydroceles in children were not diagnosed earlier. These children had a low IQ, were suffering from learning disabilities, and had low achievement in school. Because of this, most hydroceles were misdiagnosed. The most common form of hydroceles is called a squamous non-communication hydrocele, which is basically the accumulation of fluid under the skin surrounding the head of the scrotum. This is a relatively harmless condition. Although, there are some cases where a child could develop a potentially life-threatening condition called a submucous fibrosis. The rarer form of the condition is called a macro-cystadenomas (pronounced SIGH-knee-shee-nays) and occurs in only a small percentage of cases of hydroceles. In this case, fluid under the surface of the skin (not under the skin of the bladder) leaks into the bladder. If the bladder does not drain properly, this fluid collects under the skin and creates a sac, called a macro-cystic cyst (SC). It is this macro-cyst that causes symptoms such as pain in the groin. Treatment for hydrocephalus depends on the type and location…