An elderly man comes into the emergency department for an oedematous and painful scrotum. The scrotum transilluminates. What is this man's scrotum filled with?

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The presence of serous fluid in the scrotum is consistent with a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac that forms around the testicle, leading to scrotal swelling and pain. The transillumination of the scrotum is a useful diagnostic tool for differentiating between a hydrocele and other scrotal masses.

An Elderly Man Comes into the Emergency Department for an Oedematous