Acute Scrotum Caused by Sigmoid Diverticulitis

作者:Hwang Esther J; Karas Joshua R; Zawin Marlene; Bergamaschi Roberto*
来源:Surgical Infections, 2011, 12(6): 507-508.
DOI:10.1089/sur.2010.084

摘要

Background: Abscesses are one of many complications of diverticulitis and can be found intra-abdominally or in the pelvis.
Methods: Case report and review of the pertinent English-language literature.
Results: We describe an unusual presentation of a diverticular abscess, tracking down the inguinal canal and causing acute scrotum possibly secondary to a hernia.
Conclusion: A deviation from the usual clinical presentation of diverticulitis should prompt the physician to obtain further radiologic evaluation. Computed tomography scanning is recommended, especially when an abscess is suspected.

  • 出版日期2011-12