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The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular sac that temporarily stores urine before it is expelled from the body. It can hold approximately 600 mL of urine prior to micturition. The bladder is retroperitoneal and located behind the pubic symphysis in the pelvic floor.
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The lower urinary system consists of the urinary bladder and urethra, which are essential in storing and expelling urine from the body. Together with the internal and external sphincters, these structures work together to regulate urination effectively.Anatomy of the BladderThe urinary bladder is a muscular, stretchable organ behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. In females, the bladder is positioned anterior to the vagina and inferior to the uterus, while in males, it is located...

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Incidentally detected inguinoscrotal bladder hernia.

Kwang Hyun Kim1, Myung Up Kim, Woo Jin Jeong

  • 1Department of Urology, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Inguinoscrotal bladder hernias are rare and often asymptomatic, making diagnosis challenging. This case highlights the importance of considering bladder involvement to prevent surgical complications.

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  • Urology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Inguinoscrotal bladder hernias are uncommon, occurring in less than 4% of inguinal hernias.
  • Diagnosis is challenging, with fewer than 7% identified preoperatively, often presenting asymptomatically.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a 64-year-old man with an inguinoscrotal bladder hernia.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic difficulties and potential complications of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient presenting with a scrotal mass.
  • Diagnostic imaging included ultrasonography.
  • Surgical exploration confirmed the diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasonography revealed a nonspecific cystic scrotal mass.
  • Intraoperative findings confirmed a herniated bladder.

Conclusions:

  • Inguinoscrotal bladder hernias require high clinical suspicion for accurate preoperative diagnosis.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is vital to prevent bladder injury and other severe complications like necrosis or renal failure.