transillumination
Posted By: sa on 2007-11-15
In Reply to: Genitalia exam had left scrotal swelling, negative s/l transluminents? - mz
Subject: transillumination
Googled: Because the fluid in a hydrocele usually is clear, your doctor may shine a light through the scrotum (transillumination). With a hydrocele, the light will outline the testicle, indicating that clear fluid surrounds it. However, transillumination cannot confirm the diagnosis because it also may indicate other conditions, such as hernia
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