Acute scrotal swelling following perforated rectal carcinoma with abscess formation
Newman, Matthew
Newman, Matthew
Abstract
A 59-year-old cachectic male was referred to the surgical outpatient department with intermittent haematochezia and a longstanding change in bowel habit with associated weight loss and anaemia. Following investigation, he was diagnosed with a large rectal tumour with multiple metastases. 7 days later, the patient presented again with fevers, bilious vomiting, abdominal pain and distension. On examination, he had a generally tender abdomen,= although no peritonism, but an enlarged, extremely tender hemiscrotum with no cough reflex. Imaging revealed a perforated rectum and subsequent abscess formation, which tracked via an unusual anatomical route to present as scrotal swelling.
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
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Date
2016-06-06
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Citation
Chauhan V, Newman M, Sinha R. Acute scrotal swelling following perforated rectal carcinoma with abscess formation. BJR Case Rep. 2016 Nov 2;2(4):20150284. doi: 10.1259/bjrcr.20150284.