Venomous bites to the external genitalia: an unusual cause of acute scrotum

The acute scrotum generates a long list of differential diagnoses. An unusual etiology includes insect envenomation, which typically is an acute process with rapid onset of symptomatologies. Two patients with genital envenomation are reported. We review the reported cases at our institution with all...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 147; no. 4; p. 1085
Main Authors Moran, M E, Ehreth, J T, Drach, G W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1992
Subjects
Acute Disease
Animals
Arthropod Venoms
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Insect Bites and Stings - complications
Male
Scrotum
Spider Bites - complications
Triatoma
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Summary:The acute scrotum generates a long list of differential diagnoses. An unusual etiology includes insect envenomation, which typically is an acute process with rapid onset of symptomatologies. Two patients with genital envenomation are reported. We review the reported cases at our institution with all types of bites and stings. Symptoms of pain and pruritus, and signs of ecchymosis and edema preceding exfoliating dermatitis were evident in both cases. Mild analgesics and antihistamines promoted resolution in each instance.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(17)37480-3