Meconium Periorchitis is Amenable to Prompt Radiological Diagnosis

Scrotal swellings in neonates are very common. A 25-day-old male child had right-sided firm, nontender scrotal swelling. Ultrasound scan (USS) diagnosed as meconium periorchitis (MPO). At 70 days of age, repeat USS and plain abdominoscrotal radiograph confirmed MPO, and surgery was avoided. Radiolog...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2023-11, Vol.28 (6), p.514-516
Main Authors: Ramaswamy, Rajendran, Abdella, Khairy, Hegab, Samir Morsi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Diagnosis
Hernia
meconium periorchitis
neonatal
Pediatrics
Radiology
scrotal calcification
scrotal swelling
scrotal ultrasound
Ultrasonic imaging
Urology
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Summary:Scrotal swellings in neonates are very common. A 25-day-old male child had right-sided firm, nontender scrotal swelling. Ultrasound scan (USS) diagnosed as meconium periorchitis (MPO). At 70 days of age, repeat USS and plain abdominoscrotal radiograph confirmed MPO, and surgery was avoided. Radiological diagnosis and management of MPO are discussed.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_21_23