Inguinoscrotal hernia is a common pediatric disease but a rare condition in the fetus. We present a case, from our institution, of fetal inguinoscrotal hernia with possible rapid development. In addition to our case, we present a literature update on fetal inguinoscrotal hernia in order to enhance the ability to recognize it from the other scrotal masses on ultrasound. Antenatal management, differential diagnosis and postnatal management are also discussed.

Inguinoscrotal Hernia, a Possible Cause of Rapidly Developing Fetal Scrotal Mass: Case Report and Literature Update / Montironi, Ramona; Giannubilo, Stefano Raffaele; Cappanera, Irene; Battistoni, Giovanna Irene; Mancinelli, Romina; Ciavattini, Andrea. - In: HEALTHCARE. - ISSN 2227-9032. - ELETTRONICO. - 12:5(2024). [10.3390/healthcare12050583]

Inguinoscrotal Hernia, a Possible Cause of Rapidly Developing Fetal Scrotal Mass: Case Report and Literature Update

Montironi, Ramona
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Giannubilo, Stefano Raffaele
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Cappanera, Irene;Battistoni, Giovanna Irene;Mancinelli, Romina;Ciavattini, Andrea
Ultimo
2024-01-01

Abstract

Inguinoscrotal hernia is a common pediatric disease but a rare condition in the fetus. We present a case, from our institution, of fetal inguinoscrotal hernia with possible rapid development. In addition to our case, we present a literature update on fetal inguinoscrotal hernia in order to enhance the ability to recognize it from the other scrotal masses on ultrasound. Antenatal management, differential diagnosis and postnatal management are also discussed.
2024
fetus; hernia; inguinoscrotal; scrotal mass; ultrasound
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