3D Printed Chronic Hydrocoele

3D Printed Chronic Hydrocoele Clinical History An 80-year old male presented with haematemesis. He has a known history of alcoholic liver cirrhosis with oesophageal varices. On examination, he is noted to have multiple spider naevi, large volume abdominal ascites and a scrotal swelling. Transillumination of the swelling transmitted red light. He experienced another large volume haematemesis and died shortly after admission. Pathology The specimen consists of a testis, tunica vaginalis and distal end of the spermatic cord. The testis and its surrounding layers have been bisected to display the cut surface. The tunica vaginalis is thickened and the enclosed cavity is distended. The testis is normal. This is an example of a chronic secondary communicated hydrocoele. Further InformationA hydrocele is an accumulation of serous fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis around the testes. Hydroceles can be described as communicating wit