title: Unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis: an irreducible inguinoscrotal swelling mimicking a strangulated hernia.
abstract: We report an unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis as a tender, irreducible, inguinoscrotal swelling mimicking a strangulated hernia. Lack of abdominal symptoms or signs can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery.
authors: Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Nazar
authors: F R
authors: FR
authors: D'Souza
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Ray
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Memon