What disorder of the scrotum does he most likely have?
A 36-year-old security officer comes to your clinic, complaining of a painless mass in his scrotum. He found it 3 days ago during a testicular self-examination. He has had no burning with urination and no pain during sexual intercourse. He denies any weight loss, weight gain, fever, or night sweats. His past medical history is notable for high blood pressure. He is married and has three healthy children. He denies using illegal drugs, smokes two to three cigars a week, and drinks six to eight alcoholic beverages per week. His mother is in good health and his father had high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. On physical examination he appears anxious but in no pain. His vital signs are unremarkable. On visualization of his penis, he is circumcised and has no lesions. His inguinal region has no lymphadenopathy. Palpation of his scrotum shows a soft cystic-like lesion measuring 2 cm over his right testicle. There is no difficulty getting a gloved finger through either inguinal ring. With weight bearing there are no bulges. His prostate examination is unremarkable.
A) Hydrocele
B) Scrotal hernia
C) Testicular tumor
D) Varicocele
A) Hydrocele
The hydrocele is a fluid-filled cyst originating within the tunica vaginalis. An examining finger can be placed over the mass into the inguinal ring. An outside light source can be placed beneath the scrotum. Hydroceles often transilluminate light, whereas solid tumors do not.
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