A two-month-old boy born at 34 weeks gestation is sent from his pediatrician’s office for a mass in his groin. His mother did not notice it herself; the child has been eating, sleeping, and eliminating well. There has been no fever, vomiting, or change in behavior. On exam, you see a well appearing infant with a trace non-tender right inguinal mass that readily disappears with mild pressure.
Regarding this child’s presentation and management, which of the following is TRUE:
A. This child is at high risk for incarceration; he should be admitted with plans for
surgery in the next 24 hours
B. Given his physical exam, this child likely has a hydrocoele
C. This child needs an ultrasound to rule out testicular torsion
D. This child is at low risk and can be discharged with outpatient follow-up
Regarding this child’s presentation and management, which of the following is TRUE:
A. This child is at high risk for incarceration; he should be admitted with plans for
surgery in the next 24 hours
B. Given his physical exam, this child likely has a hydrocoele
C. This child needs an ultrasound to rule out testicular torsion
D. This child is at low risk and can be discharged with outpatient follow-up
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