Scrotal Swelling as a Complication of Hydrochlorothiazide Induced Acute Pancreatitis
Joint Authors
Nikiforov, Ivan
Mansoora, Qurat
Al-Khalisy, Hassan
Joseph, Sarah
Cheriyath, Pramil
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Scrotal swelling is a rare complication of acute pancreatitis with few reported cases in the literature.
In this case report, we present a 59-year-old male with hydrochlorothiazide induced pancreatitis who developed scrotal swelling.
Case Presentation.
A 59-year-old male presented to the emergency department with sharp epigastric abdominal pain that radiated to the back and chest.
On physical examination, he had abdominal tenderness and distention with hypoactive bowel sounds.
Computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen showed acute pancreatitis.
The patient’s condition deteriorated and he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
After he improved and was transferred out of the ICU, the patient developed swelling of the scrotum and penis.
Ultrasound (US) of the scrotum showed large hydrocele bilaterally with no varicoceles or testicular masses.
Good blood flow was observed for both testicles.
The swelling diminished over the next eight days with the addition of Lasix and the patient was discharged home in stable condition.
Conclusion.
Scrotal swelling is a rare complication of acute pancreatitis.
It usually resolves spontaneously with conservative medical management such as diuretics and elevation of the legs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nikiforov, Ivan& Mansoora, Qurat& Al-Khalisy, Hassan& Joseph, Sarah& Cheriyath, Pramil. 2015. Scrotal Swelling as a Complication of Hydrochlorothiazide Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058533
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nikiforov, Ivan…[et al.]. Scrotal Swelling as a Complication of Hydrochlorothiazide Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058533
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nikiforov, Ivan& Mansoora, Qurat& Al-Khalisy, Hassan& Joseph, Sarah& Cheriyath, Pramil. Scrotal Swelling as a Complication of Hydrochlorothiazide Induced Acute Pancreatitis. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058533
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058533