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)
Know Your Content Blueprint
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 Hydrocele/Varicocele (ReelDx)