Pyocele
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Background
A purulent collection of fluid surrounding the testicle (in the potential space of the tunica vaginalis). Characteristically it contains significant debris and septations unlike a hydrocele.
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Testicular Diagnoses
- Scrotal cellulitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Hematocele
- Hydrocele
- Indirect inguinal hernia
- Inguinal lymph node (Lymphadenitis)
- Orchitis
- Scrotal abscess
- Spermatocele
- Tinea cruris
- Testicular rupture
- Testicular torsion
- Testicular trauma
- Testicular tumor
- Torsion of testicular appendage
- Varicocele
- Pyocele
- Testicular malignancy
- Scrotal wall hematoma
Workup
- Testicular ultrasound - will reveal characteristic debris and septations within an existing hydrocele
Diagnosis
Management
- Urology consuslt for surgical drainage