Pediatric scrotal ultrasound pathology can be difficult because of the similar presentation of different pathology such as scrotal torsion, epididymitis, inguinal hernia, epididymal appendix torsion, and trauma. Identifying key factors of each condition is paramount to providing a clear diagnostic picture in the setting of an atypical presentation of any pathology. Epididymitis is an inflammatory process precipitated by bacterial or viral infections. Symptoms typically present as increasing scrotal pain with swelling of the epididymis. Depending on degree of severity imaging presentation can mimic other pathology. A 5 year old male transferred to a pediatric facility from an area hospital to assess suspected incarcerated hernia with outside CT and ultrasound images. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Durfee Teela, Cielma Tara

Keywords: epididymitis, pediatric scrotal Ultrasound, Acute scrotal pain