An Unusual Presentation of Acute Scrotum after Appendicitis

KH Ng, YFA Chung, CC Wilde, C Chee
Correspondence: Y F A Chung, gsucyf@sgh.com.sg

ABSTRACT
Acute scrotum following perforated appendicitis is a rare complication. This usually occurs in the presence of a patent processus vaginalis in children. We report a case of acute scrotum presenting after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis in a young adult.

Keywords: acute scrotum, scrotal abscess, appendicitis
Singapore Med J 2002; 43(7): 365-366