Scrotal migration of the peritoneal catheter of VP shunt

Case contributed by Ahmed Montasr
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hard scrotal swelling palpable and separable from the testis.

Patient Data

Age: 5 months
Gender: Male

Shunt is seen passing through the left inguinal canal down to the scrotal sac in LS and TS views.

Case Discussion

An unusual complication of VP shunt as the peritoneal shunt is seen migrating to the left scrotal sac in male child (5 months) form mild clear hydrocele.  

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