Question

question 12
1 pts
a 20 - year - old male patient complains of \scrotal swelling.\ he states his scrotum feels heavy but denies pain. on examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum. what is the most likely diagnosis?
indirect inguinal hernia
hydrocele
orchitis
testicular torsion

Explanation:

Hydrocele is characterized by scrotal swelling with a feeling of heaviness and often shows transillumination. Indirect inguinal hernia may not transilluminate. Orchitis usually causes pain. Testicular torsion is extremely painful.

Answer:

Hydrocele