Spermatic cord abscess: Case report and imaging findings

Autor: Akinyemi A. Akintayo, MD, Kevin Nguyen, MD, Chiraag Dharia, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Radiology Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss 12, Pp 4685-4689 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.09.026
Popis: Spermatic cord abscess is a rare condition usually associated with other genitourinary infections. We present a case of a 49-year-old male with past medical history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. He presented with right groin swelling and pain for a week. Ultrasound showed a tubular hyperemic structure extending into the scrotal sac. Computed tomography showed concurrent perinephric abscess and right spermatic cord abscess. The spermatic cord abscess was managed surgically by incision and drainage. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient with spermatic cord abscess and concurrent perinephric abscess. We highlight the clinical importance of familiarity with such a rare condition and the role of imaging in establishing the correct diagnosis while excluding close differentials.
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