A Rare Case of Bilateral Abdominoscrotal Hydrocoele in a 10-Month-Old Infant Managed Laparoscopically

Abdominoscrotal hydrocoeles (ASH) are an increasingly rare form of hydrocoeles. They can present in any age group; however, they are more commonly reported in the paediatric population. Although not yet confirmed, the aetiology of ASH has been under scrutiny for the past two centuries, and scarcity of reported cases hinders this process. Clinical examination is oftentimes sufficient to make the diagnosis; however, confirmatory ultrasonography is recommended. Although old reports favoured a more conservative approach with watchful waiting, the risk of serious secondary complications is high, and surgical intervention is hence considered standard of care. Different approaches have been described, each with their own benefits, with minimally invasive surgery becoming more prevalent as of late. A case of a 10-month-old boy with bilateral ASH treated with a laparoscopic technique is presented.