Uncommon causes of scrotal and inguinal swelling in children: sonographic appearance

J Clin Ultrasound. 1986 Jul-Aug;14(6):421-7. doi: 10.1002/jcu.1870140604.

Abstract

Sonography has proven to be a useful diagnostic tool in the evaluation of scrotal abnormalities. Three uncommon, interesting abnormalities--epididymoorchitis as the presenting manifestation of Hemophilus influenzae sepsis, torsion of undescended testis, and abdominoscrotal hydrocele--are presented. All had swelling of both the scrotum and the inguinal area. Sonography played a significant role in the evaluation and management of these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epididymis
  • Haemophilus Infections / complications
  • Haemophilus Infections / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Hydrocele / diagnosis
  • Torsion Abnormality
  • Ultrasonography*