Fournier Gangrene as an Atypical Presentation of Seminal Vesicle Abscess : A Case Report

Alfozan , Mohammed

Article Details

Fournier Gangrene as an Atypical Presentation of Seminal Vesicle Abscess : A Case Report

Authors:

Alfozan , Mohammed

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2019 Vol.74 Issue 1, pp.117-119

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

131492

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

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Abstract:

 Background: seminal vesicle abscesses are usually misdiagnosed due to the rarity of this pathology and can be mistakenly diagnosed as an inguinal hernia or scrotal abscess even with the aid of computerized tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. We report a case where a pre-operative diagnosis was difficult owing to the atypical presentation with Fournier gangrene.Aim of the work: To the best of our knowledge, our case is the first to report a seminal vesicle abscess presenting as Fournier's gangrene. We believe it can add to the scarce literature and help increase the index of suspicion for such rare urological condition.Results: For our patient, the transurethral approach was successful without any complications and he was asymptomatic and able to void on the third day postoperative.Conclusion: the transurethral drainage is a good alternative to transrectal drainage with comparable hospitalization period and symptoms relief. Also, it ensures complete drainage of the abscess cavity.

Article Details

Fournier Gangrene as an Atypical Presentation of Seminal Vesicle Abscess : A Case Report

Authors:

Alfozan , Mohammed

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2019 Vol.74 Issue 1, pp.117-119

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

131492

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002

Descriptors:

NECROSIS

VESICULAR GLANDS

BOILS

INCISIONAL HERNIA

PATIENTS

Seminal Vesicles

Abscess

Atypical Presentation

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Alfozan , Mohammed

Publisher: Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2019 Vol.74 Issue 1, pp.117-119

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 131492

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 20907125

pISSN: 16872002

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Alfozan , Mohammed

Publisher:

Pan Arab League of Continuous Medical Education

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2019 Vol.74 Issue 1, pp.117-119

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

131492

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20907125

pISSN:

16872002