9 Questions
Hydrocele is a painful, solid mass that results from interference with lymphatic drainage of the scrotum.
False
Transillumination is a diagnostic method used to aid in the diagnosis of hydrocele.
True
Surgical repair for hydrocele is recommended for all cases, regardless of the size of the swelling.
False
A hydrocele is a nontender, fluid-filled mass that results from interference with lymphatic drainage of the ______ and swelling of the tunica vaginalis that surrounds the testis.
scrotum
Diagnosis is aided by shining a flashlight through the ______ (transillumination).
scrotum
Hydrocele repair is avoided in men who have not started their family or seek to add to their family as repair can contribute to ______ or infertility.
subfertility
Which diagnostic method is used to aid in the diagnosis of hydrocele?
Transillumination
What is the primary characteristic of a hydrocele?
Tender and fluid-filled mass
When is surgical repair needed for a hydrocele?
When the swelling becomes large and uncomfortable
Test your knowledge about the diagnosis and treatment of hydrocele, a nontender, fluid-filled mass in the scrotum. Learn about the use of transillumination for diagnosis and when surgical repair is necessary.
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