Torsion of a communicating hydrocele in a child.
Among the diseases presenting as acute scrotum, torsion of a communicating hydrocele is extremely rare. A 5-year-old boy was referred with discomfort and swelling of the left scrotum. Operative findings revealed a torsion of a communicating hydrocele. We report a case of torsion with preoperative findings of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. We also emphasize the awareness of this disease as a differential diagnosis of the acute scrotum.
Shiraishi
Koji
K
Department of Urology, Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan. sirakkkay@aol.com
Mohri
Jun
J
Eguchi
Satoshi
S
Kamiryo
Yoriaki
Y
Ueki
Koji
K
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery