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Nemours has two state-of-the-art children’s
hospitals in addition to our outpatient locations
in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
As a system, we offer pediatric primary, urgent,
specialty and hospital care.


What's a Hydrocele? (Video)

What's a Hydrocele?

A hydrocele (HI-dro-seel) is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially in premature babies. Older boys and men can get them too.

  • 30-Second Summary: Hydrocele

    30-Second Summary: Hydrocele

    Learn the basics in 30 seconds.

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2022