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Scrotal abscess as the first symptom of fatal necrotizing pancreatitis

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Acute necrotizing pancreatitis represents a severe form of acute pancreatitis, characterized by pancreatic collections and necrosis of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. It is associated with higher rates of morbidity… Click to show full abstract

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis represents a severe form of acute pancreatitis, characterized by pancreatic collections and necrosis of the pancreas and surrounding tissues. It is associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Scrotal swelling is a rare complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis due to the extension of pancreatic necrotic masses involving the inguinal canal and scrotum. We report a case of scrotal swelling as the first sign of unrecognized severe necrotizing pancreatitis with a fatal outcome.

Keywords: first symptom; pancreatitis; abscess first; necrotizing pancreatitis; scrotal abscess; symptom fatal

Journal Title: Saudi Medical Journal
Year Published: 2019

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