The Scrotoschisis about a Case in the Pediatric Surgery Department of the Donka National Hospital ()
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Scrotoschisis is a very rare congenital defect of
the scrotum characterized by the exteriorization of one or two testes. We
report a case of right scrotoschisis in a newborn as well as a review of the
literature for an approach of probable etiology. Patient
and Observation: A newborn baby of 8 hours of
life, weighing 3200 g was
referred to our department for a right scrotal defect with exteriorization of
the testis associated with fluid swelling of the left bursa. The 18-year-old
mother, primiparous and primigeste followed all the prenatal consultations with
eutocic delivery. After clinical investigation the diagnosis of right
scrotosisis and left hydrocele was retained. Surgical treatment was carried out
by primary closure after orchidopexy and exploration of the contralateral
bursa, the content of which was calcified meconium bathed in a yellowish
liquid. The post-operative consequences were simple. Conclusion: Scrotoschisis is an extremely rare birth defect
whose etiology is poorly understood. However, it could be the cause of meconium
peritonitis secondary to a scarred fatal intestinal perforation.
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Keita, B. , Touré, M. , Barry, M. and et Lamine Camara, M. (2021) The Scrotoschisis about a Case in the Pediatric Surgery Department of the Donka National Hospital.
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
11, 238-242. doi:
10.4236/ojped.2021.112023.
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