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Which condition is more frequent in boys than girls with a ratio of 9:1?
Which condition is more frequent in boys than girls with a ratio of 9:1?
- Communicating hydrocele
- Inguinal hernia (correct)
- Hydrocele
- Undescended testes
What is the recommended treatment for inguinal hernia to avoid complications?
What is the recommended treatment for inguinal hernia to avoid complications?
- Antibiotic therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Herniotomy (correct)
- Conservative management
What is the collection of fluid around the testis known as?
What is the collection of fluid around the testis known as?
- Hydrocele (correct)
- Undescended testes
- Inguinal hernia
- Communicating hydrocele
Which condition may be absent, intra-abdominal, in the inguinal canal, in the perineum or in the root of the penis?
Which condition may be absent, intra-abdominal, in the inguinal canal, in the perineum or in the root of the penis?
Which condition presents with scrotal cystic non-tender swelling that increases in an upright position?
Which condition presents with scrotal cystic non-tender swelling that increases in an upright position?
Which condition is characterized by delayed passage of meconium after birth and chronic constipation?
Which condition is characterized by delayed passage of meconium after birth and chronic constipation?
Which condition is liable for complications such as torsion, trauma, and malignancy?
Which condition is liable for complications such as torsion, trauma, and malignancy?
What is the most common cause of acute scrotal pain in children?
What is the most common cause of acute scrotal pain in children?
Which condition is a common cause of intestinal obstruction during the first year of life?
Which condition is a common cause of intestinal obstruction during the first year of life?
What is a condition where there is absence of the anus (high type) or abnormal shape (low type) diagnosed by invertogram?
What is a condition where there is absence of the anus (high type) or abnormal shape (low type) diagnosed by invertogram?
Which condition presents with loss of continuity of the esophagus, resulting in the esophagus being divided into upper and lower pouches?
Which condition presents with loss of continuity of the esophagus, resulting in the esophagus being divided into upper and lower pouches?
Which condition is suspected when the Ryle tube cannot be passed to the stomach with excessive salivation?
Which condition is suspected when the Ryle tube cannot be passed to the stomach with excessive salivation?
Which condition may be managed by pneumatic reduction or surgical exploration?
Which condition may be managed by pneumatic reduction or surgical exploration?
What is a condition where abdominal organs herniate through the chest due to a defect in the diaphragm?
What is a condition where abdominal organs herniate through the chest due to a defect in the diaphragm?
Which condition is characterized by absence of ganglion cells in the wall of the intestine, leading to delayed passage of meconium after birth and chronic constipation?
Which condition is characterized by absence of ganglion cells in the wall of the intestine, leading to delayed passage of meconium after birth and chronic constipation?
What is a condition where there is twisting of the testicular vessels, resulting in acute scrotal pain in children and the need for surgical management?
What is a condition where there is twisting of the testicular vessels, resulting in acute scrotal pain in children and the need for surgical management?
Study Notes
Common Conditions in Male Children
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a prevalence ratio of 9:1, affecting boys more than girls.
- Inguinal hernia requires surgical repair to avoid complications like incarceration and strangulation.
Fluid and Swellings in Scrotum
- Fluid collection around the testis is known as a hydrocele.
- A spermatocele presents as a non-tender, scrotal cystic swelling that increases when standing or in an upright position.
Digestive Tract and Elimination Conditions
- Hirschsprung’s disease is characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in the intestinal wall, leading to delayed meconium passage and chronic constipation.
- Imperforate anus presents with either complete absence of the anus or abnormal shape and is diagnosed using an invertogram.
Obstructive and Structural Conditions
- Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants, requiring timely intervention.
- Esophageal atresia results in discontinuity of the esophagus, forming separate upper and lower pouches, often diagnosed when a feeding tube cannot reach the stomach.
Acute Scrotal Pain and Complications
- Testicular torsion is the leading cause of acute scrotal pain, characterized by twisting of the testicular vessels, necessitating surgical intervention.
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia involves abdominal organs herniating into the chest due to a diaphragm defect, with potential for serious clinical implications.
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Learn about the characteristics, prevalence, and management of inguinal hernias, especially in infants. Understand the surgical treatment and potential complications associated with this condition.
