Distal shunt herniation simulating testicular torsion.
A case of herniation of the catheter of a peritoneal shunt into the scrotum is reported. Infection of the catheter caused scrotal inflammation simulating torsion of the testicle.
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis*