Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3247621 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Background: Pneumoscrotum is a rare disease entity in which gas is present in the scrotum. It has been described after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as well as with disease states. The entity itself is a benign condition, but is associated with both incidental and life-threatening conditions. Objectives: We discuss the pathophysiology and associated conditions of pneumoscrotum. Case Report: We report a case of pneumoscrotum after jejunum perforation. Conclusion: Even though pneumoscrotum is a benign, rare condition, its mere presence should signal the possibility of a severe, life-threatening disease process within the peritoneum or retroperitoneum.
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Authors
Travis W. Hill, Lisa D. Mills, Christine J. Butts,