Disorders of the Scrotal Contents: Epididymoorchitis, Testicular Torsion, and Fournier’s Gangrene
| Autor: | Parviz K. Kavoussi, Sarah C. Krzastek, Raymond A. Costabile |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Gangrene
endocrine system medicine.medical_specialty endocrine system diseases urogenital system business.industry Varicocele urologic and male genital diseases medicine.disease Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Scrotum medicine Testicular torsion Orchitis Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Differential diagnosis Epididymitis business |
| Zdroj: | Urologic Principles and Practice ISBN: 9783030285982 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-030-28599-9_18 |
| Popis: | Disorders of the scrotum and scrotal contents can cause significant symptoms, have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life, and may have long-term fertility, sexual, and psychosocial implications. The differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum is broad and primarily includes acute epididymoorchitis, testicular torsion, and torsion of the testicular appendages. Alternative etiologies of acute scrotal pain may include testicular or paratesticular tumors, symptomatic distal ureterolithiasis, scrotal trauma, varicocele, incarcerated inguinal hernia, hyperactive cremaster muscle reflex with resultant testicular retraction, or other genital infections. A thorough history and physical examination is the key to making an accurate diagnosis, and may be facilitated through the use of specific diagnostic laboratory values and imaging. The aim of this chapter is to provide a detailed understanding of the etiology, clinical presentation, and management options of the most common genitourinary causes of the acute scrotum and Fournier’s gangrene. |
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