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Adult acute idiopathic scrotal edema.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7941206     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report here a rare case of adult acute idiopathic scrotal edema (AISE). Its characteristics and management are the same for adults as for prepubertal boys. AISE typically affects prepubertal boys, with an acute onset of a relatively painless scrotal erythema and subcutaneous edema, which resolves spontaneously, without sequela, in 1 to 3 days. The erythema and swelling can also extend to the perineum, abdomen, or penis. Its diagnosis is primarily made by exclusion. Vital signs, urinalysis, urine and tissue culture, and white blood cell count are normal. Palpably normal scrotal contents on physical examination and thickened scrotal wall and normal testis arterial flow on scrotal ultrasound with color flow Doppler further confirm the diagnosis. Differentiating AISE from a scrotal surgical emergency is essential in order to avoid unnecessary exploration.
Authors:
S B Brandes; M J Chelsky; P M Hanno
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Urology     Volume:  44     ISSN:  0090-4295     ISO Abbreviation:  Urology     Publication Date:  1994 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-11-08     Completed Date:  1994-11-08     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0366151     Medline TA:  Urology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  602-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Urology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adult
Edema / diagnosis*,  etiology
Follow-Up Studies
Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis,  etiology
Humans
Male
Penile Diseases / diagnosis*,  etiology
Scrotum*
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color

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