Journal of the Pancreas Open Access

  • ISSN: 1590-8577
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Abstract

The Scrotum in Pancreatitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Arvind Dhas Lee, Deepak Thomas Abraham, Sunil Agarwal, Benjamin Perakath

Context An acute inguinoscrotal swelling appearing during the course of acute pancreatitis is rare. There are only three case reports of this in the English literature. Case report We report a case of right inguinoscrotal swelling appearing during an attack of acute pancreatitis.Conclusions A correct diagnosis and appropriate management will prevent unnecessary surgical intervention.