Spermatic cord abscess: Case report and imaging findings.

Radiol Case Rep

Department of Radiology, John H. Stroger Cook County Hospital, 1969 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.

Published: December 2022

Spermatic cord abscess is a rare condition usually associated with other genitourinary infections. We present a case of a 49-year-old male with past medical history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. He presented with right groin swelling and pain for a week. Ultrasound showed a tubular hyperemic structure extending into the scrotal sac. Computed tomography showed concurrent perinephric abscess and right spermatic cord abscess. The spermatic cord abscess was managed surgically by incision and drainage. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient with spermatic cord abscess and concurrent perinephric abscess. We highlight the clinical importance of familiarity with such a rare condition and the role of imaging in establishing the correct diagnosis while excluding close differentials.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9529549PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.09.026DOI Listing

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