Perforated Meckel's diverticulum masquerading as epididymo-orchitis

Highlights • Perforated Meckel's diverticulum initially presenting as epididymo-orchitis. • The presence of a patent processus vaginalis allows the inflammatory process to track into the scrotum. • An intraabdominal process should be suspected in children presenting with orchitis.

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2017-09, Vol.24 (C), p.25-27
Main Authors: Howard, Jeffrey D, Wright, Tiffany, Murrell, Zaria C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Perforated Meckel's diverticulum initially presenting as epididymo-orchitis. • The presence of a patent processus vaginalis allows the inflammatory process to track into the scrotum. • An intraabdominal process should be suspected in children presenting with orchitis.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2017.06.012