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Idiopathic scrotal fat necrosis: an unusual cause of scrotal pain.

Authors :
Davies SJ
Copping R
Kumar R
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2018 Apr 17; Vol. 2018. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 17.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The clinical differential diagnosis of scrotal pain with a mass in a prepubertal boy is difficult. Often conditions such as testicular torsion and epididymo-orchitis are diagnosed. We present a rare cause of scrotal pain, idiopathic scrotal fat necrosis. This condition has a typical clinical presentation and ultrasound findings that have been described in a limited number of case reports. However, if it is diagnosed correctly and confirmed with ultrasound, we hope that people will be treated without surgical intervention. We present a case of scrotal wall necrosis and a literature review.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2018. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
2018
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29666095
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2017-224087