Peritoneo-scrotal communication: demonstration by 99mtechnetium sulphur colloid scintigraphy

A Bhattacharya; B R Mittal

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01446.x

Peritoneo-scrotal communication: demonstration by 99mtechnetium sulphur colloid scintigraphy

Australas Radiol. 2005 Aug;49(4):335-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01446.x.

Authors

A Bhattacharya¹, B R Mittal

Affiliation

¹ Department of Nuclear Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. shalmoli@glide.net.in

PMID: 16026444
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01446.x

Abstract

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a widely used and convenient alternative to haemodialysis in patients with renal failure. Occasionally, a scrotal swelling may develop during this procedure because of fluid passing through a patent processus vaginalis. We present a case report to illustrate the diagnostic use of radionuclide scintigraphy in this group of patients.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Hernia, Inguinal / diagnostic imaging*
Hernia, Inguinal / etiology
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
Male
Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging*
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / adverse effects*
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiopharmaceuticals*
Scrotum / diagnostic imaging*
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid*

Substances

Radiopharmaceuticals
Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid