What is a common assessment finding in a boy younger than 2 years old?

A) Inflamed and tender spermatic cord
B) Presence of a hernia in the scrotum
C) Penis that looks large in relation to the scrotum
D) Presence of a hydrocele, or fluid in the scrotum

Hydrocele

A condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the sac around a testicle, often leading to scrotal swelling.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues forming a cord-like structure that runs from the abdominal region to the testes, containing blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens.

Scrotum

A pouch of skin containing the testicles and acting as a climate control system for the testes, crucial for sperm production.