A 3-year-old boy is diagnosed as having a persistent processus vaginalis in its middle portion. Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with this developmental anomaly?

(A) Direct inguinal hernia
(B) Gubernaculum testis
(C) Hematocele
(D) Hydrocele
(E) Cryptorchidism


Ans: (D) Hydrocele

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