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Isolated Penile Edema After Diagnostic Paracentesis.
Israel Ojalvo1, Andrew Salib2, Carlos Rodriguez3
1Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.
A rare complication of diagnostic paracentesis, isolated penile edema, occurred in a 63-year-old male. This case highlights potential genital swelling after the procedure, emphasizing proper technique and awareness of uncommon side effects.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Urology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Diagnostic paracentesis is a common emergency department procedure.
- Genital swelling is a rare complication following paracentesis.
- Few documented cases of post-paracentesis genital swelling exist.
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