title: Scrotal abscess: an unusual complication of perforated appendix.
abstract: Acute scrotal pain and swelling in children is commonly attributed to torsion of the testis or of the testicular appendage. However, following suppurative appendicitis, scrotal abscess secondary to a patent processus vaginalis must be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Shahrudin
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum