Scrotal strangulation in the differential diagnosis of acute scrotum: A case report

Abstract

BACKGROUND Acute scrotal pain and swelling are common presentations in the emergency department. Urgent surgical intervention is justified in up to one-third of cases, whereas two-thirds of them should be treated conservatively. We report a case of scrotal only strangulation in a child and review the available literature. can Skin ulceration and edema may well indicate the presence of a strangulation object. A high index of suspicion and appropriate physical examination, especially in patients with a mental disability or behavioral disorder, are key to early diagnosis and treatment.