Showing posts with label Transillumination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Transillumination. Show all posts

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Hydrocele - How to elicit transillumination


 Trans-illuminant swelling of scrotum - hydrocele.

Hydrocele is characterized by transillumination. If you put torch on lateral side in a dark room you may get this picture because of clear fluid. If there is collection of pus, blood or chyle you will not get this test positive.

Right Hydrocele


Gall bladder stone and it's ultrasound report showing acoustic shadow

 About 3 cms in size