Frumer M, Ben-Meir D. Scrotal strangulation in the differential diagnosis of acute scrotum: A case report. World J Clin Urol 2022; 11(1): 1-5 [DOI: 10.5410/wjcu.v11.i1.1]
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Michael Frumer, MD, Department of Urology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel. mic1039@gmail.com
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Urology & Nephrology
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Case Report
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World J Clin Urol. Aug 29, 2022; 11(1): 1-5 Published online Aug 29, 2022. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v11.i1.1
Scrotal strangulation in the differential diagnosis of acute scrotum: A case report
Michael Frumer, David Ben-Meir
Michael Frumer, David Ben-Meir, Department of Urology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel
Author contributions: Frumer M researched the literature and conceived the study; Frumer M was involved in patient recruitment, systematic review of the literature and data analysis. Frumer M wrote the first draft of the manuscript. Ben-Meir D was involved in the systematic review of the literature and reviewed and edited the manuscript; All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Michael Frumer, MD, Department of Urology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel. mic1039@gmail.com
Received: February 23, 2022 Peer-review started: February 23, 2022 First decision: May 12, 2022 Revised: May 23, 2022 Accepted: August 5, 2022 Article in press: August 5, 2022 Published online: August 29, 2022 Processing time: 186 Days and 10.3 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Acute scrotal pain and swelling are common presentations in the emergency department. Urgent surgical intervention is justified in up to one-third of cases, whereas two-thirds of them should be treated conservatively.
CASE SUMMARY
We report a case of scrotal only strangulation in a child and review the available literature.
CONCLUSION
Due to its rarity, scrotal strangulation can be a diagnostic challenge. Skin ulceration and edema may well indicate the presence of a strangulation object. A high index of suspicion and appropriate physical examination, especially in patients with a mental disability or behavioral disorder, are key to early diagnosis and treatment.
Core Tip: An extremely rare etiology of painful scrotal swelling, which emphasizes the paramount importance of the basic physical examination, especially in patients with a mental disability or behavioral disorder.
