Upon examination of a newborn male, a cystic structure is found in the scrotum. It is determined that there is a hydrocele of the spermatic cord. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this finding? A. Communication between the epididymis and the tunica vaginalis B. Failure of the processus vaginalis to form C. Failure of the processus vaginalis to fuse D. Incomplete fusion of the processus vaginalis E. Varicosities of the spermatic vein
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02/24/05 - 02:32 PM
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D. incomplete fusion forms hydrocele (if processus vaginalis not fused at all it would cause indirect hernia) ___________________ IM resident
