Your 20-year-old patient states that he has noticed a bulging in his groin recently. Palpation reveals a painless mass at his left external inguinal ring that protrudes into the scrotum with straining. Bowel sounds are auscultated in the scrotum
This mass is most likely a(n) a. direct inguinal hernia. c. femoral hernia.
b. grossly enlarged inguinal lymph node. d. indirect inguinal hernia.
D
Neither direct inguinal hernias or femoral hernias produce bowel sounds. Hence, the hernia is an indirect inguinal hernia. A grossly enlarged inguinal lymph node will not produce bowel sounds.
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