Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Inguinal Scrotal Hernia and Contralateral Hydrocele
Joint Authors
Cavallaro, A.
Di Carlo, Costantino
Sglavo, G.
Pastore, G.
Massaro, G.
Nappi, C.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fetal inguinal scrotal hernia is a rare condition resulting in an abnormal embryonic process of the tunica vaginalis.
We report a case of ultrasound prenatal diagnosis of inguinal scrotal hernia associated with contralateral hydrocele in a woman at 37 weeks of gestation, referred to our clinic for a scrotal mass.
Differential diagnosis includes hydrocele, teratoma, hemangiomas, solid tumours of testis, bowel herniation, and testicular torsion.
Bowel peristalsis is an important ultrasound sign and it allowed us to make diagnosis of inguinal scrotal hernia.
Diagnosis was confirmed at birth and a laparoscopic hernia repair was performed without complications on day 10.
During surgery, a bilateral defect of canal inguinal was seen and considered as the cause of scrotal inguinal hernia and contralateral hydrocele observed in utero.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Massaro, G.& Sglavo, G.& Cavallaro, A.& Pastore, G.& Nappi, C.& Di Carlo, Costantino. 2013. Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Inguinal Scrotal Hernia and Contralateral Hydrocele. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Massaro, G.…[et al.]. Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Inguinal Scrotal Hernia and Contralateral Hydrocele. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Massaro, G.& Sglavo, G.& Cavallaro, A.& Pastore, G.& Nappi, C.& Di Carlo, Costantino. Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Inguinal Scrotal Hernia and Contralateral Hydrocele. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-496997
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496997