ACUTE IDIOPATHIC SCROTAL EDEMA – CASE REPORT

  • Anja Kuščer Zdravstveni dom Murska Sobota, Grajska ulica 24, 9000 Murska Sobota
  • Zdravko Roškar Splošna bolnišnica Murska Sobota, Rakičan, Ulica dr. Vrbnjaka 6, 9001 Murska Sobota
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6016/ZdravVestn.1322
Keywords: scrotum, edema, diagnosis, ultrasound, child,

Abstract

Acute idiopathic scrotal edema is a rare cause of acute scrotum that runs a benign course and resolves without sequelae. It is characterised by acute swelling and erythema of the scrotum. Color Doppler imaging typically demonstrates the “fountain sign” that, in the presence of normal testes and epididymis, additionally confirms the diagnosis.

In this paper, we review the characteristics of acute idiopathic scrotal edema and report a clinical case.

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Published
2016-03-23
How to Cite
1.
Kuščer A, Roškar Z. ACUTE IDIOPATHIC SCROTAL EDEMA – CASE REPORT. TEST ZdravVestn [Internet]. 23Mar.2016 [cited 4May2024];85(2). Available from: http://vestnik-dev.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1322
Issue
Vol 85 No 2 (2016): February
Section
Case report, short scientific article


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