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New Indian Journal of Surgery

Volume  9, Issue 3, May-June 2018, Pages 372-375
 

Original Article

The Prospective Study of Clinical Evaluation of Scrotal Swelling

Jamna Lal Kumawat1, Suman Parihar2, Mathur Prakash N.3, Arpit Joshi4

1,2Associate Professor 3Professor 4Junior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313002, India.

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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.9318.24

Abstract

Scrotal swellings are a common problem among the men of all ages. The common differential diagnosis includes Hydrocele, Epididymo-orchitis, Epididymal cyst, Torsion, Varicocele, Tumour. The present study has been conducted on fifty patients in Geetanjali medical college and hospital, Udaipur to evaluate the epidemiology and clinical presentation of the scrotal  swelling. Prompt clinical examination followed by appropriate imaging is the key to early diagnosis and management. Ultrasound is an important investigation. Incidence of various scrotal swelling is Hydrocele 48%, Epididymo-orchitis 32%, Testicular torsion 4%, Varicocele 4% and Fournier’s Gangrene is 8%.

Keywords: Hydrocele; Scrotal Swelling; Torsion; Varicocele.


Corresponding Author : Suman Parihar, Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313002, India.