Spermatic cord hematoma: case report and literature review.
Spermatic cord hematoma is a rare diagnosis. The etiology may be idiopathic, traumatic, secondary to anticoagulation therapy, or as an extension of a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. It has been misdiagnosed as an incarcerated inguinal hernia, a testicular torsion, or a tumor. A review of the English literature is presented. An additional case is presented here as a complication of anticoagulation therapy after aortic valve replacement. Risk factors for a spermatic cord hematoma may warrant an ultrasound examination.
McKenney
M G
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Department of Surgery, University of Miami, FL 33101, USA.
Fietsam
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Glover
J L
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Villalba
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013085:Spermatic Cord; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin