Scrotal swelling

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Male reproductive anatomy

Overview

Treatment

Scrotal swelling

Definition:

Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum, the sac that surrounds the testicles.

Alternative Names:

Swelling of the scrotum; Testicular enlargement

Considerations:

Scrotal swelling can occur in males of any age and may or may not be accompanied by pain. It can occur on one or both sides, the testes and the penis may or may not be involved.

Testicular torsion is a serious emergency in which the testicle become twisted in the scrotum and loses its blood supply. If this twisting is not relieved quickly, the testicle may be lost permanently. Immediate evaluation is required.

See also testicle lump.

Common Causes:

Injury
Hernia
Congestive heart failure
Hydrocele
Orchitis
Testicular torsion
Varicocele
Certain medical treatments
Surgery in the genital area

Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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