ABSTRACT
The most important finding to elicit about a swelling arising from the scrotum is whether on examination it is possible to get above the swelling. This is critical in differentiating a scrotal swelling from an inguinoscrotal swelling. Common causes of scrotal swellings are hydrocoele, epididymal cyst, varicocoele, epididymo-orchitis and testicular tumours. We will cover all the above conditions in this chapter except epididymo-orchitis, which is covered in a separate chapter in this book.
