Congenital gastrointestinal disorders Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 16-year-old boy comes to his outpatient provider seeking evaluation for intermittent groin pain. The pain is worse when he is lifting weights in the gym and improves with rest. Past medical history is notable for seasonal allergies. Temperature is 37.2°C (99.0°F), blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg, and pulse is 67/min. Physical exam reveals a left-sided bulge in the groin that increases in size with coughing and Valsalva maneuver. Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of this patient’s condition?

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Acquired weakness of the transversalis fascia

Impaired fusion of the pleuroperitoneal membranes

Weakness of the linea alba

Widening of the femoral ring

Incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis