Aram Arun, Udaya Bhanu Vadupu, Mohanakrishnan Arunkumar, Natarajan Paarthipan
Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 17;16(9):e69574. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69574. eCollection 2024 Sep.
This case report describes a rare and complex instance of urinary bladder herniation into the scrotal sac, complicated by intrascrotal perforation. This condition, primarily seen in elderly, obese men, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The patient, an 83-year-old man with a history of obesity and chronic lower urinary tract symptoms, presented with acute scrotal pain and swelling. Physical examination revealed a tender, enlarged scrotum with a palpable mass. Imaging studies, including ultrasound and computed tomography, confirmed bladder herniation into the scrotal sac with evidence of perforation. Prompt surgical intervention involved partial cystectomy to remove the perforated segment of the bladder and repair the hernia. The procedure was successful, and the patient experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery with no recurrence or complications. Follow-up assessments showed a return to normal urinary function. This case underscores the critical importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in managing such rare and potentially life-threatening conditions, particularly in elderly, obese males presenting with scrotal swelling and pain.
本病例报告描述了一例罕见且复杂的膀胱疝入阴囊并伴有阴囊内穿孔的病例。这种情况主要见于老年肥胖男性,对诊断和治疗构成重大挑战。患者为一名83岁男性,有肥胖病史和慢性下尿路症状,表现为急性阴囊疼痛和肿胀。体格检查发现阴囊触痛、肿大,可触及肿块。包括超声和计算机断层扫描在内的影像学检查证实膀胱疝入阴囊,并伴有穿孔迹象。及时的手术干预包括部分膀胱切除术,以切除膀胱穿孔部分并修复疝气。手术成功,患者术后恢复顺利,无复发或并发症。随访评估显示泌尿功能恢复正常。该病例强调了及时诊断和干预对于处理此类罕见且可能危及生命的疾病的至关重要性,特别是对于出现阴囊肿胀和疼痛的老年肥胖男性。