title: Deflate-gate: Conservative Management of a Large Ruptured Hydrocele.
abstract: A hydrocele is a common cause of intrascrotal swelling that results when fluid accumulates between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. Over time, fluid may collect to form a massive hydrocele and result in significant discomfort for the patient. In this case report, we present a rare event of a 28-year-old gentleman with a documented massive hydrocele measuring 14.1 × 8.9 cm who ruptured his hydrocele during sexual intercourse. We expectantly managed the patient's ruptured hydrocele and encountered no complications throughout the course of his recovery.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Viktor X
authors.initials: VX
authors.lastname: Flores
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Jared J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wallen
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Danny R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Rafael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carrion
keywords: Hydrocele; Rupture; Swelling; Trauma