A 3-month-old male infant has a swelling in the inguinal area that increases when he cries. This finding is most likely caused by abnormal development of which of the following structures? a. genital tubercle b. labioscrotal swellings c. mesonephric ducts d. paramesonephric ducts e. processus vaginalis f. urogenital folds g. urogenital sinus
A 3-month-old male infant has a swelling in the inguinal area that increases when he cries. This finding is most likely caused by abnormal development of which of the following structures? a. genital tubercle b. labioscrotal swellings c. mesonephric ducts d. paramesonephric ducts e. processus vaginalis f. urogenital folds g. urogenital sinus
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A 3-month-old male infant has a swelling in the inguinal area that increases when he cries. This finding is most likely caused by abnormal development of which of the following structures?
a. genital tubercle
b. labioscrotal swellings
c. mesonephric ducts
d. paramesonephric ducts
e. processus vaginalis
f. urogenital folds
g. urogenital sinus
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