AI Article Synopsis
- A 28-year-old male presented with unusual acute scrotal swelling and abdominal pain.
- He was diagnosed with perforated appendicitis, a serious condition where the appendix bursts.
- In addition, he had Fournier's gangrene, a severe soft tissue infection requiring urgent medical intervention.
Article Abstract
We discuss the case of a 28-year-old male patient presenting to our department with an atypical history of acute scrotal swelling on a background of abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with a perforated appendicitis and Fournier's gangrene.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4840574 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjw058 | DOI Listing |
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