Question

A 48-year-old policeman comes to the clinic reporting a swollen scrotum. He states it began a few 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 4 kg 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 a febrile 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 un-circumcised 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 non-tender. What abnormality of the scrotum is most likely the diagnosis? A) Hydrocele.B) Scrotal hernia.C) Scrotal edema.D) Varicocele.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A) Hydrocele

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrocele is a sac filled with fluid that forms around the testicle and is most common in the male at young age though it is bound to happen at adult age also.

From the statements made by the patient, the diagnosis of the abnormality is likely to be a Hydrocele that he is experiencing.