What abnormality of the scrotum is most likely the diagnosis?
A 48-year-old policeman comes to your clinic, complaining of a swollen scrotum. He states it began a couple of weeks ago and has steadily worsened. He says the longer he stands up the worse it gets, but when he lies down it improves. He denies any pain with urination. Because he is impotent he doesn't know if intercourse would hurt. He states he has become more tired lately and has also gained 10 pounds in the last month. He denies any fever or weight loss. He has had some shortness of breath with exertion. His past medical history consists of type 2 diabetes for 20 years, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. He is on insulin, three high blood pressure pills, and a water pill. He has had his gallbladder removed. He is married and has five children. He is currently on disability because of his health problems. Both of his parents died of complications of diabetes. On examination you see a pleasant male appearing chronically ill. He is afebrile but his blood pressure is 160/100 and his pulse is 90. His head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, and neck examinations are normal. There are some crackles in the bases of each lung. During his cardiac examination there is an extra heart sound. Visualization of his penis shows an uncircumcised prepuce but no lesions or masses. Palpation of his scrotum shows generalized swelling, with no discrete masses. A gloved finger is placed through each inguinal ring, and with bearing down there are no bulges. The prostate is smooth and nontender.
A) Hydrocele
B) Scrotal hernia
C) Scrotal edema
D) Varicocele
C) Scrotal edema
Scrotal edema is a generalized swelling of the scrotum due to a systemic illness. No discrete masses are palpated. In this case, with the history of diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, the symptom of weight gain, and the signs of crackles in the lungs and an extra heart sound, the patient is probably suffering from congestive heart failure. This is also seen in patients with edema from hypoalbuminemia.
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