During a scrotal examination, which finding is most consistent with normal testicular examination?

During a scrotal examination, which finding is most consistent with normal testicular examination?

• A. Testicle feels firm but not hard with smooth surface
• B. Testicle is soft with an irregular surface
• C. Testicle has a tender lump palpable
• D. Testicle is enlarged with diffuse swelling

Answer: (A)

A normal scrotal examination features a testicle that is firm to palpation but not hard, with a smooth, oval surface and no discrete masses. It should feel non-tender and maintain a regular contour without enlargement or irregularities. The other descriptions point to pathology: a soft testicle with an irregular surface suggests an abnormal parenchyma or mass, a tender lump indicates an acute process such as infection or torsion, and diffuse enlargement with swelling signals generalized edema or inflammatory/structural issues.

A normal scrotal examination features a testicle that is firm to palpation but not hard, with a smooth, oval surface and no discrete masses. It should feel non-tender and maintain a regular contour without enlargement or irregularities. The other descriptions point to pathology: a soft testicle with an irregular surface suggests an abnormal parenchyma or mass, a tender lump indicates an acute process such as infection or torsion, and diffuse enlargement with swelling signals generalized edema or inflammatory/structural issues.