Sperm in peritoneal fluid from a man with ascites: a case report

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Clinical Case Studies

Background:

• Sperm in body fluids is an uncommon finding.
• Previous reports have primarily documented this in female patients.
• The presence of sperm in peritoneal fluid is particularly unusual.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the first documented case of sperm in peritoneal fluid in a male patient.
• To describe the clinical presentation and laboratory findings associated with this rare condition.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 52-year-old male patient.
• Presentation with symptoms of increased abdominal girth, weight gain, and epigastric pain.
• Diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and identification of sperm in peritoneal fluid.

Main Results:

• The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of peritonitis.
• Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis was diagnosed.
• Sperm was identified in the peritoneal fluid sample.
• The clinical course and laboratory findings were documented.

Conclusions:

• This is the first reported case of sperm in peritoneal fluid in a male patient.
• Highlights the unusual occurrence of sperm in non-ejaculatory body fluids.
• Underscores the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation in unexplained abdominal conditions.