Scrotal abscess as the first symptom of fatal necrotizing pancreatitis

Authors

• Nikica Sutalo, From the Department of Surgery, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Vedran Dragisic, From the Department of Surgery, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Josip Miskovic, From the Department of Surgery, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Martina Soljic, From the Department of Surgery, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Abstract

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis represents a severe form of acute pancreatitis, characterized by pancreatic collections and necrosis of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. It is associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Scrotal swelling is a rare complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis due to the extension of pancreatic necrotic masses involving the inguinal canal and scrotum. We report a case of scrotal swelling as the first sign of unrecognized severe necrotizing pancreatitis with a fatal outcome.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1167

Last Page

1170

Recommended Citation

Sutalo, Nikica; Dragisic, Vedran; Miskovic, Josip; and Soljic, Martina (2019) "Scrotal abscess as the first symptom of fatal necrotizing pancreatitis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 40: Iss. 11, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2019.11.24488