ABSTRACT
Acute scrotal conditions form a significant proportion of cases in surgical ward. They contribute to significant morbidity in younger age group and mortality in older age group. In this study we have attempted to study the causes, aetiology, prevalence and management of acute scrotal conditions. The prevalence in descending order was Acute epididymo orchitis, Pyocele, Hematocele, Fournier’s gangrene, Acute filarial scrotum, Testicular torsion, Scrotal abscess, Mumps orchitis, scrotal trauma. Of these Epididymo orchitis, mumps orchitis and Filarial scrotum were treated conservatively with antibiotics, rest and scrotal support. Fournier’s gangrene, Scrotal abscess and scrotal trauma with wound debridement and reconstruction. Pyocele and hematocele by incision and evacuation of pus and blood respectively. Testicular torsion is treated by surgical de rotation and B/L orchidopexy. Orchidectomy was done if warranted in hematocele, pyocele, and testicular torsion.
ABSTRACT
Testicular torsion is a common differential diagnosis of acute scrotal pain along with acute epididymo-orchitis, which may lead to testicular non-viability. Doppler ultrasound and testicular scintigraphy are two routinely used modalities for the assessment of testicular viability. However, in some cases, these investigations may prove inadequate in differentiating between the two entities with widely differing management. Here, we present a case of a 52-year-old male with questionable viability of testis, who was investigated initially using testicular scintigraphy and was further subjected to a regional 18F-FDG PET/CT scan, in view of inconclusive findings with the conventional modalities.
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Diagnosis, Differential , Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 , Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography , Radionuclide Imaging , Spermatic Cord Torsion , Testis , UltrasonographyABSTRACT
Acute eididymo-orchitis is the most common cause of intrascrotal inflammation, and retrograde ascent of pathogens is the usual route of infection. Here we intend to present a case of young boy, not sexually active, suffering from acute epididymo-orchitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Proper timely diagnosis of the primary cause and prompt treatment including support with non invasive ventilation lead to a favourable outcome in the same case.
ABSTRACT
Acute eididymo-orchitis is the most common cause of intrascrotal inflammation, and retrograde ascent of pathogens is the usual route of infection. Here we intend to present a case of young boy, not sexually active, suffering from acute epididymo-orchitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Proper timely diagnosis of the primary cause and prompt treatment including support with non invasive ventilation lead to a favourable outcome in the same case.