Your 20-year-old patient states that he has noticed a bulging in his groin recently.Palpation reveals a painless mass at his left external inguinal ring that protrudes into the scrotum with straining.Bowel sounds are auscultated in the scrotum.This mass is most likely a(n)

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Neither direct inguinal hernias or femoral hernias produce bowel sounds.Hence,the hernia is an indirect inguinal hernia.A grossly enlarged inguinal lymph node will not produce bowel sounds.

Your 20-Year-Old Patient States That He Has Noticed a Bulging