Clinico pathological Study of Cystic Swellings of Scrotum

The cystic swellings of scrotum are one among the common surgical problem in all age group. Objective of this study is to identify the cause, mode of presentation, various modalities of management and outcome of these with least complications. A total of 30 cases of cystic swellings of scrotum fulfilling the methodology criteria were subjected to preformatted study. Final diagnosis was made with clinical examination and ultrasound. All 50 cases were treated surgically. Most of the patients were in age group of 31-40 years, common presenting feature being scrotal swelling. Primary vaginal hydrocele was the commonest cystic swelling followed by epididymal cyst, sebaceous cyst, haematocoele, pyocoele. Most of the patients were discharged around 8th Post-operative day. All of the cystic swellings were treated surgically with good results.