Spontaneous thrombosis of the pampiniform plexus.

Scand J Urol Nephrol

Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas 79905, USA.

Published: December 2006

AI Article Synopsis

  • Spontaneous thrombosis of the pampiniform plexus is rare and not commonly seen in medical practice.
  • In this case, the condition was mistakenly diagnosed before surgery as an incarcerated inguinal hernia.
  • The report highlights the importance of proper diagnosis to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions.

Article Abstract

Spontaneous thrombosis of the pampiniform plexus is a very uncommon clinical entity. We present a case of thrombosis of the pampiniform plexus that was preoperatively diagnosed as an incarcerated inguinal hernia.

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