scholarly journals Clinical evaluation and management of scrotal swelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 3601
Author(s):  
Upendra Pawar ◽  
Sharanbasappa Gubbi

Background: The present study was conducted with the main purpose to identify the mode of presentation, various treatment modalities and outcome of these with their complications.Methods: This prospective study was carried out on a total of 100 subjects presented with scrotal swellings. Exhibiting symptoms were noted including discomfort, painless swelling, urine symptoms and fever. Questionnaires were used to analyse all the predisposing factors of patients, which were then categorized as idiopathic, urinary problems, trauma or previous history. Ultrasound as well as colour Doppler was carried out on all subjects. The options for treatment were either surgical or conservative. The cases treated were recorded accordingly and follow up was done.Results: The majority of study patients, that is, 56%, suffered with scrotal swelling on the right side, followed by left (40%) and bilateral side (4%). 63% of the subjects were presented with symptoms of painless swelling. Whereas 27% of the study subjects were presented with symptoms of pain and fever and 10% of them showed only the symptoms of pain. The majority of study subjects, that is, 71% were treated with surgical modality. Whereas 29% with conservation modality. The most common USG finding found among the study subjects was hydrocoele (37%). 37 (37.0%) subjects having hydrocoele suffered postoperative complications.Conclusions: Younger age group and manual labourers were more prone to scrotal swellings. Few of the operated cases developed postoperative complications like epididymoorchitis. There is a resurgence of thorough clinical examination to establish a diagnosis in patients with scrotal swelling. 

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sagar Sareen ◽  
Anjani Kumar Pathak ◽  
Parth Purwar ◽  
Jaya Dixit ◽  
Divya Singhal ◽  
...  

Extraoral sinus tract often poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician owing to its rare occurrence and absence of symptoms. The accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management are inevitable as the aetiology of such lesions is often masked and requires holistic approach. The present case report encompasses the management of an extraoral discharging sinus tract at the base of the right nostril in a chronic smoker. The lesion which was earlier diagnosed to be of nonodontogenic origin persisted even after erratic treatment modalities. Our investigations showed the aetiology of sinus tract to be odontogenic. Initially, a five-step program as recommended by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality was used for smoking cessation followed by root canal therapy (RCT) and surgical management of the sinus tract. The patient has been under stringent follow-up and no reoccurrence has been noted.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiko Maeda ◽  
Kenzo Araki ◽  
Chiaki Yamada ◽  
Shoko Nakayama ◽  
Kazuhiro Shirozu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Hyperactive dysfunction syndrome (HDS) refers to a constellation of symptoms developing from cranial nerve overactivity caused by neurovascular compression at the root entry or exit zone near the brainstem. Although the combined features of HDS are seen in the elderly, there are no reports of such cases in adolescents, to date. Case presentation A 17-year-old male was diagnosed with right glossopharyngeal neuralgia and treated with microvascular decompression. He experienced new-onset right facial pain later and was diagnosed with right trigeminal neuralgia, which required prompt radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the right mandibular nerve. Follow-up in the third post-treatment year revealed the absence of symptom recurrence. Discussion We report the treatment of a rare case of adolescent-onset combined HDS presenting as trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. This report highlights the possibility of combined hyperactive dysfunction syndrome in younger age groups. It is crucial to establish a diagnosis early on for prompt management.


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Simlawo Kpatékana ◽  
Tchangaï B ◽  
Kanassoua K ◽  
Boumé MA ◽  
Sakye A ◽  
...  

Objective: To describe epidemiological, anatomo-clinical and therapeutic aspects of peritoneo-vaginal canal pathologies (PVCP).Methods: We performed a retrospective and descriptive study on the files of PVCP cases operated in Lomé-Commune Regional Hospital (Togo). The study data concerned: the age, the occuring mode, anatomo-clinical classification, the side and treatment outcomes.Results: 107 files were collected from January 2011 to December 2015. The average age was 9.2 ± 8 years with a range from 16 months to 47 years. Twelve patients were less than 2 years and 14 patients were adults. The main consultation motive was an intermittent and painless inguinal or inguino-scrotal swelling in 89 cases (83.18%). The PVCP was in the right side in 66 patients (61.68%) and bilateral in 8 patients (7.47%). Concerning anatomo-clinical types, inguinal or inguino-scrotal hernia were more frequent (62.6%). The treatment was surgical in all cases and the average hospital stay was 2.1 days. The operative follow up was satisfactory in 94.3%. However, we noticed 4 cases of scrotal hematoma and 2 cases of parietal suppuration. The mortality rate after surgery was zero. One year back, we noticed two cases of testicular atrophy.Conclusions: Pathologies of the peritoneo-vaginal canal are frequent in our urological practice. Inguinal hernia and inguinoscrotal hernia are more represented. The surgical treatment results are successful.


2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-282
Author(s):  
F. Baltacioğlu ◽  
N. Afşar ◽  
G. Ekinci ◽  
N. Tuncer-Elmaci ◽  
N Çagatay Çimşit ◽  
...  

To investigate factors effecting the safety and recanalization efficacy of local intraarterial (IA) recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-tPA) delivery in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Eleven patients with anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke were treated. The neurological status of the patients were graded with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). All patients underwent a computed tomography (CT) examination at admission. In addition four patients had diffusion-weighted and one patient had a perfusion magnetic resonance (MR) examinations. Patients were treated within six hours from stroke onset. Immediate, six hours, and 24 hours follow-up CT examinations were performed in order to evaluate the haemorrhagic complications and the extent of the ischemic area. The Rankin Scale (RS) was used as an outcome measure. Two of the 11 patients had carotid “T” occlusion (CTO), nine had middle cerebral artery (MCA) main trunk occlusion. Four patients had symptomatic haemorrhage with a large haematoma rupturing into the ventricles and subarachnoid space. Of these, three patients died within 24 hours. The remaining seven patients had asymptomatic haematomas that were smaller compared to symptomatic ones, and showed regression in size and density on follow-up CTs. At third month five patients had a good outcome and three patients had a poor outcome. In acute ischemic stroke, local IA thrombolysis is a feasible treatment when you select the right patient. Haemorrhage rate does not seem to exceed that occuring in the natural history of the disease and in other treatment modalities.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1554-1554
Author(s):  
Christine Louise Sardo Molmenti ◽  
Jingyan Yang ◽  
Cynthia A Thomson ◽  
Elizabeth A Hibler ◽  
Gloria Ho ◽  
...  

1554 Background: Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality are increasing among individuals < 50 years of age. Data are limited regarding the epidemiology of colorectal adenomas in this younger age group. This study investigated and compared risk factors associated with recurrence of adenomas in individuals under and over 50 years of age. Methods: Pooled analyses from the Wheat Bran Fiber and Ursodeoxycholic Acid phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trials included 1,623 participants, aged 40-80 years. Each completed baseline questionnaires related to family history and lifestyle habits, had one or more colorectal adenomas removed at baseline, and had a follow-up colonoscopy during the trial (mean follow up 36 months). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression modeling estimated the association between age and colorectal adenoma recurrence, and evaluate multiple risk factors, while controlling for confounding factors. Results: A statistically significant increased trend was found for colorectal adenoma recurrence with increasing age ( Ptrend= < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that risk factors significantly associated with adenoma recurrence in the ≥50 age group (n = 1,523) included history of previous polyps, characteristics of adenomas removed at baseline (multiple adenomas and villous feature), current smoking, and an increased waist circumference. Although risk profile in the < 50 age group (n = 95) shared similarities with that in the ≥50 age group (e.g., current smoking), there were a few notable differences: history of previous polyps was a more prominent predictor for recurrence for the < 50 (OR< 50 = 4.76 and OR≥50 = 1.33, Pinteraction = 0.042), whereas baseline characteristics of adenomas were more important for the ≥50 (multiple adenomas: OR< 50 = 0.40 and OR≥50 = 2.28, Pinteraction = 0.043). Conclusions: Predisposition to colorectal adenoma is a more important risk factor for recurrence in the < 50 as compared to the ≥50. Future studies need to identify susceptibility factors contributing to the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in this younger age group.


Author(s):  
SOUMYA MELEPPURAKKAL ◽  
SUNITHA K ◽  
JAYAN D

Objective: The study was done to compare the effect of selected yoga techniques, drugs, and combined therapy in depression in geriatrics. Methods: 75 patients between 65 and 75 years of age with depression were included in the study which was assessed by HAM D Score. The study population was randomly allocated to one control group and two study groups. The control group was given Aswangandha and Vacha churna with warm water as anupana after food, selected yoga techniques in the first study group, and combined yoga and the drug were given to the second study group. Outcome variables were assessed for the groups after the 30th day and follow-up after 45 days. Results: The results obtained in the study were analyzed using the ANOVA test. Yoga along with drug experienced a comparatively greater reduction in HAM-D score after treatment and follow-up (p<0.05) than other groups. Conclusion: Holistic approach can bring a better and static result than applying the treatment modalities alone.


2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Abul Hossain ◽  
Md Zakaria Sarker ◽  
Md Ashequr Rahman Bhuiyan ◽  
KM Nurul Alam ◽  
Md Abdullah Al Harun ◽  
...  

In this prospective study 30 case of CSOM with cholesteotoma, admitted in 3 tertiary level hospitals, where modified radical mastoidectomy with type III tympanoplasty were done, then results of operation were assessed in follow up. The objectives of study to assess the clearance of disease, recurrence of disease and the cavity problem and to find the take rates of graft and improvement of hearing level after surgery. In this study most of the cases were younger age group (40%), male (60%), poorsocio- economic condition (73:33%), Illiterate (46.67%), day laborer (26.67%) & rural peoples (80%). It was observed that hearing status was improved 46.67%, unchanged 33.33% and deteriorated 20% cases. The mean, hearing gain was 10.79 dB. Also post mastoidectomy discharging ear was 20%, facial palsy 3.33%, recurrence of cholesteatoma 13.33%, dead ear 0%. Early detection and management of CSOM with cholesteatoma should be our goal to prevent complications. If good tympanomastoid surgery is done meticulously there will be improvement of hearing and less complications. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjo.v20i1.22013 Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2014; 20(1): 20-26


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1097-1107
Author(s):  
Robert T. Soper ◽  
Edward E. Mason ◽  
Joseph A. Buckwalter

Eight cases of hypoparathynoidism in patients less than 17 years of age have been presented and discussed. One case was primary in type and seven were secondary to thyroidectomies performed for thyrotoxicosis or carcinoma of the thyroid gland. The similarity of symptomatology, time of onset, treatment and long-term management between cases of hypoparathyroidism in the younger age group and in adults has been emphasized. Prophylaxis against the development of hypoparathyroidism following thyroid surgeny is the responsibility of the surgeon. When present, the disorder must be recognized early and treated promptly with adequate dosages of appropriate drugs. Conscientious long-term clinical and laboratory follow-up examinations are necessary to avoid the serious complications of chronic hypocalcemia. Tests to quantitate more accurately degrees of parathyroid function are needed in secondary hypopanathyroidsm which is thought to be temporary in nature. Children and adolescents with hypopanathyroidism deserve special care in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.


2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
M M Kamosko ◽  
Evgeniy Viktorovich Mel'chenko ◽  
M M Kamosko ◽  
E V Mel'nichenko

Retrospective analysis of examination and treatment results for 100 patients with epiphyseal dysplasias (ED), aged 3 months - 18 years, was performed. In 22 patients conventional palliative surgical interventions for the elimination of defected limb position were performed. Authors have treated 78 patients: in 25 patients corrective shortening femur osteotomy (CSFO) and in 31 - pelvic osteotomy in combination CSFO was performed. Follow up period was from 3 years to 8 years. By the results of clinical and roentgenologic dynamics of hip joint deformity development in children with ED 3 clinic-roentgenologic-anatomic manifestations of the disease were determined: initial changes (from birth to 6 years), marked changes (7 - 11 years) and severe changes (from 12 years). It was shown that reconstructive operations on pelvic and femoral joint components possessed positive effect especially pronounced in children of the younger age group.


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Di Gregorio ◽  
Lionel  D’Hondt ◽  
Francis  Lorge ◽  
Marie-Cécile Nollevaux

Objective: To describe a rare pathology, the liposarcoma of the spermatic cord (LSC), and discuss its diagnosis and treatment. Materials and Methods: We report a case of well-differentiated LSC in a 61-year-old man. The main complaint was painless enlargement in the right inguinoscrotal area that appeared 6 months prior to presentation. Ultrasonography showed a heterogeneous and hyperechogenic mass of the right spermatic cord that was highly suspicious of malignancy. Computed tomography confirmed a heterogeneous supratesticular mass. The mass was surgically removed. Results: Pathological examination showed a well-differentiated LSC. The patient did not receive any additional treatment. The follow-up did not present complications or further symptoms and, at present, the patient is in complete remission. Conclusion: LCSs are a very rare entity. The diagnosis is difficult and often mistaken with common scrotal swelling associated with a hernia, hydrocele, or other tumour. Treatment should include complete surgical excision, usually by radical inguinal orchiectomy. A long follow-up period is necessary.


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