SAQ 496 – Paediatrics – groin swelling in a toddler

An 18-month-old boy presents to the ED distressed with right groin swelling.

Complete the table with four (4) historical or examination findings that help differentiate testicular torsion, torsion of the appendix testis, and inguinal hernia.

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</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Finding</th> <th>Testicular torsion</th> <th>Torsion of appendix testis</th> <th>Inguinal hernia</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List four (4) steps required to reduce an inguinal hernia.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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List three (3) indications for paediatric surgical consultation in the ED for a child with an inguinal hernia.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 19

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