Das idiopathische Skrotalödem – eine Differenzialdiagnose des akuten Skrotums

Zusammenfassung

Das akute idiopathische Skrotalödem (AISE) wird als eine seltene Ursache für das Akute Skrotum angesehen. Nach Ausschluss der häufigeren Ursachen (Hoden- und Hydatidentorsion, Epididymitis, Hernie oder Hydrozele) erlauben die typischen klinischen Symptome und die charakteristischen Befunde bei der Dopplersonografie eine sichere Diagnosestellung, die in den meisten Fällen zur Vermeidung unnötiger Hodenfreilegungen beitragen kann.

Abstract

Acute idiopathic scrotal edema (AISE) is regarded as a rare cause of scrotal pain, swelling and erythema. Testicular torsion, torsion of the appendage, epididymitis, hernia and hydrocele are the most common causes of acute scrotum. The clinical symptoms of AISE are usually mild and the characteristic Doppler sonography findings make it a valuable differential diagnosis, which can help to avoid unnecessary exploration.

Schlüsselwörter

akutes idiopathisches Skrotalödem - AISE - akutes Skrotum - Dopplersonografie

Key words

acute idiopathic scrotal oedema - AISE - acute scrotum - colour Doppler sonography

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