A 55-year-old man is experiencing severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotal area.It is somewhat relieved by elevation.On examination the nurse notices an enlarged,red scrotum that is very tender to palpation.It is difficult to distinguish the epididymis from the testis,and the scrotal skin is thick and edematous.This description is consistent with which of these?

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Epididymitis presents as severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotum that is somewhat relieved by elevation.On examination,the scrotum is enlarged,reddened,and exquisitely tender.The epididymis is enlarged and indurated and may be hard to distinguish from the testis.The overlying scrotal skin may be thick and edematous.See Table 24-6 for more information and for descriptions of the other terms.

A 55-Year-Old Man Is Experiencing Severe Pain of Sudden Onset