The examination of a 26-year-old male demonstrates a "bag of worms" consistency within the left hemiscrotum. This finding is suggestive of a(n):
- an acute case of balanitis
- varicocele
- hydrocele
- spermatocele
- paraphimosis
Answer: B
Varicocele
This is a description of varicocele (varicose veins of the scrotum). A hydrocele is just a water collection in the scrotum. Spermatocele is just a fluid collection which happens to contain sperm (sperm are not palpable)
Hydrocele and Varicocele are part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Genitourinary System (6%).
Learn more about GU tract conditions and watch a ReelDx patient video at Smarty PANCE Hydrocele/Varicocele.
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