A Case of Congenital Inguinal Hernia with Polyorchism

Kifayatulla, a Mohammedan male child aged 4 years, was admitted to the hospital on 28th February, 1947, with the history of swelling on the left scrotum?the swelling being noticed in the inguinal region since early infancy, later on increasing in size. The parents also stated that the child had been suffering from discomfort and occasional pain in the lower abdominal region. On examination, the left scrotal sac was separated by a raphe which was pushed to the extreme right. The right side of the scrotum was empty. There was no cord on the right groin. A diagnosis of congenital inguinal hernia was made and the child was operated on 3rd March.