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*A collection of blood outside of the testicle within the scrotal sac (in the tunica vaginalis) | *A collection of blood outside of the testicle within the scrotal sac (in the tunica vaginalis) | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 4 June 2020
Background
- A collection of blood outside of the testicle within the scrotal sac (in the tunica vaginalis)
- Most commonly caused by trauma or surgery
Clinical Features
- Scrotal pain/swelling
Differential Diagnosis
Testicular Diagnoses
- Scrotal cellulitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Hematocele
- Hydrocele
- Indirect inguinal hernia
- Inguinal lymph node (Lymphadenitis)
- Orchitis
- Scrotal abscess
- Spermatocele
- Tinea cruris
- Testicular rupture
- Testicular torsion
- Testicular trauma
- Testicular tumor
- Torsion of testicular appendage
- Varicocele
- Pyocele
- Testicular malignancy
- Scrotal wall hematoma
Evaluation
- Scrotal ultrasound with doppler
Management
- Supportive care
Disposition
- If isolated hematocele, likely outpatient follow-up