Scrotal swelling caused by acute necrotizing pancreatitis: CT diagnosis

Sung Bum Kim; Bo Kyung Je; Seung Hwa Lee; Sang Hoon Cha

doi:10.1007/s00261-010-9638-0

Scrotal swelling caused by acute necrotizing pancreatitis: CT diagnosis

Sung Bum Kim, Bo Kyung Je, Seung Hwa Lee, Sang Hoon Cha

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Abstract

Scrotal involvement is a rare complication of acute pancreatitis. It presents as scrotal swelling and skin color change, which mimics the presentations of testicular torsion, epididymitis, and testicular tumor. Its differential diagnosis is important because scrotal involvement of acute pancreatitis can be treated conservatively. Abdominopelvic CT provides a useful means of diagnosing this complication. Here, the authors present a case of acute pancreatitis extending to the left scrotum, mimicking a testicular tumor. A CT scan helped avoid unnecessary orchiectomy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	218-221
Number of pages	4
Journal	Abdominal Imaging
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-010-9638-0
Publication status	Published - 2011 Apr

Keywords

Pancreatitis, Acute necrotizing
Pancreatitis, Alcoholic
Radiographic image interpretation, computer assisted
Scrotum
Tomography, X-ray computed

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Gastroenterology
Urology

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