Specialized abdominoscrotal hydrocele: Case report (CARE-compliant).

RATIONALE: Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is a rare condition characterized by fluid-filled masses in the inguinal scrotal and abdominal components, and the understanding of this condition, especially its pathogenesis, remains incompletely transparent.

PATIENT CONCERNS: The child, a 2-year-old boy, 4 days ago, no apparent cause of paroxysmal abdominal pain during the constipation symptoms, self-defecation after abdominal pain relief, occasional mild cough, no nausea and vomiting.

DIAGNOSES: "Abdominal cavity occupation."

INTERVENTIONS: Laparoscopic exploration, the most prominent position of the cyst was opened with tissue scissors to cut the cyst wall extensively, the intra-abdominal purse-string suture was closed to close the internal ring opening on the affected side and tied with a knot.

OUTCOMES: The child had no postoperative discomfort and was discharged from the hospital with no abnormalities on regular follow-ups and had returned to normal.

LESSONS: We reported a more unusual case with specific clinical manifestations that helped us to understand abdominoscrotal hydrocele further, and we conducted a systematic review of the relevant literature to provide an overview of the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.