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Benign scrotal swellings

Publication details

Rono Mukherjee, BSc(Hons), MB,ChB, MD, FRCS(Urol), Agapios Gkentzis, MRCS (Eng), Sachin Malde BSc(Hons), MBBS, MRCS(Eng)
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 3, p.37 (123Doc Education, London, April 2011)

Abstract

Scrotal swellings are frequently seen in children and adolescents and are not uncommon in the adult population. The list of differential diagnoses is vast but, as in all patients, can be narrowed down by a thorough history and physical examination (1). Since the potential causes range from mundane to life-threatening, patients may present to their general practitioner or acutely to the emergency department. Therefore, its relevance is widespread.

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Authors

Rono Mukherjee, BSc(Hons), MB,ChB, MD, FRCS(Urol)

Consultant Urological Surgeon
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agapios Gkentzis, MRCS (Eng)

CT2 Urology Royal Bolton Hospital

Sachin Malde BSc(Hons), MBBS, MRCS(Eng)

ST3 in Urology, Kent and Canterbury Hospital

References

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