Scrotal pearl

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presented with sudden onset groin pain, atraumatic. On examination, limited internal and external rotation was elicited.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Both hips are enlocated and appear normal. No focal bone abnormality is identified. Incidental linear calcification, is seen in the right scrotum. Scrotal Ultrasound was recommended to further evaluate this.

ultrasound

There is an extra testicular free floating calcific density in the right hemiscrotum with posterior acoustic shadowing, consistent with a scrotal pearl. A small right hydrocele is noted. Both testes are normal in size, echotexture and vascularity.

Case Discussion

The incidental linear ossific density seen on pelvis radiograph, corresponds to a scrotal pearl on ultrasound examination.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.