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N49.202

Scrotal gangrene

男科

Common symptoms

寒战、闫铁、休克、阴囊上有白色小疙瘩、组织坏死、剧烈疼痛

The pathology of disease

Scrotal gangrene is a very severe, rare acute scrotal infection with sudden onset, rapid progression and severe course. Bacterial invasion triggers fulminant infection and scrotal vascular thrombosis; gangrene can occur within 2 days or even 10 hours. Delayed diagnosis or improper treatment can be life-threatening.

Common Symptoms

Chills; Yan Tie; shock; small white papules on scrotum; tissue necrosis; severe pain

Causes

Acute infection of scrotal subcutaneous tissue from mixed cocci, bacilli and anaerobes: gram-positive cocci (S. aureus, hemolytic and fecal strep), gram-negative bacilli (E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus), anaerobes (Bacteroides); rapid proliferation in the superficial fascia.

Treatment

Emergency debridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics, supportive care

Prevention

Prompt treatment of scrotal infection to prevent progression.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the andrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.