Meconium periorchitis: A case report and literature review

Authors

  • Ammar Hameed Alanbuki Specialist Registrar Urology, Peterborough University Hospital, UK
  • Ashwith Bandi Core Trainee Urology, Peterborough University Hospital, UK
  • Nick Blackford Consultant Paediatric Urology, Peterborough University Hospital, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.316

Abstract

Meconium periorchitis (MPO) is an uncommon entity associated with healed meconium peritonitis. The typical presentation is a soft hydrocele at birth which becomes harder in weeks as the meconium calcifies. A lack of awareness of this rare disease may lead to unnecessary surgery of scrotal masses. It can resolve spontaneously without compromising the testicle. Scrotal ultrasound is the mainstay of imaging and abdominal plain film is less sensitive but can help in the diagnosis. We report a case of a meconium periorchitis and discuss its radiological and histological features. We also review the relevant literature.

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Published

2013-07-02

How to Cite

Alanbuki, A. H., Bandi, A., & Blackford, N. (2013). Meconium periorchitis: A case report and literature review. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(7-8), E495–8. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.316

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 7-8 (2013): CUAJ July

Section

Case Report

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