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Emphysematous epididymo-orchitis: A rare entity.

Alok Mathur¹, Anand Manish, Madhukar Maletha

¹Department of Surgery, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, India.

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Summary

Emphysematous epididymo-orchitis, a rare cause of acute scrotum in diabetics, requires prompt diagnosis. Sonography is crucial for detecting gas, guiding surgical intervention for this emergency condition.

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus E. coli emphysematous epididymo-orchitis gas shadow infection

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Area of Science:

Urology
Radiology
Diabetology

Background:

Emphysematous epididymo-orchitis is a rare but serious condition presenting as an acute scrotum.
It is often difficult to diagnose clinically, necessitating advanced imaging techniques.

Observation:

A diabetic patient presented with symptoms including fever, urinary tract infection, and acute scrotal swelling.
Sonography revealed gas shadows in the scrotal wall and testicular tissue.

Findings:

The presence of gas shadows on sonography is indicative of emphysematous epididymo-orchitis.
This condition, similar to emphysematous pyelonephritis, frequently affects diabetic patients.

Implications:

Early sonographic detection of gas is critical for timely surgical intervention, such as orchidectomy and scrotal debridement.
Diabetic patients with acute scrotal inflammation warrant sonographic evaluation to identify gas and guide management.