Unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis: an irreducible inguinoscrotal swelling mimicking a strangulated hernia.
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.
Nazar
M A
MA
Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom.
D'Souza
F R
FR
Ray
A
A
Memon
M A
MA