Scrotal Ulcer Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Syphilis

Please log in to edit this article. Edit Synonym: Lues German : Syphilis 1 Definition Syphilis is a venereal disease caused by an infection with treponema pallidum. It belongs to the sexually transmissible diseases. 2 Pathogen Treponema pallidum is a bacterium belonging to the spirochete family, with a length of 6-30 µm.[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com]

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Behçet Disease

Permanent loss of vision resulting from relapsing ocular inflammation occurs frequently in patients with Behçet's disease, despite intensive, chronic immunosuppressive therapy. Since tumour necrosis factor (TNF) might have an important pathogenetic role in Behçet's disease, we decided to give a single infusion of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Primary Syphilis

A 27-year-old man who has sex with men presented with a painful lesion at the urethral meatus. A diagnosis of genital herpes was suspected, and initial tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis serology, were negative. However, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab for Treponema pallidum[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chancroid

After a visit to Hong Kong, a 27-year-old salesman developed penile ulceration which failed to respond to three weeks' penicillin therapy. He then presented to hospital with acute paraphimosis. A clinical diagnosis of chancroid was confirmed by isolation of Haemophilus ducreyi. The ulcers healed after sulphonamide and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Granuloma Inguinale

Granuloma inguinale: A case report Rashid M Rashid 1, Shahbaz A Janjua MD 2, Amor Khachemoune MD 3 Dermatology Online Journal 12 (7): 14 1. Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 2. Ayza Skin & Research Center, Lalamusa, Pakistan 3. Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Medical[…] [dermatology-s10.cdlib.org]

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Riboflavin Deficiency

Angular cheilitis, or cracks at the corners of the mouth Cracked lips Dry skin Inflammation of the lining of the mouth Inflammation of the tongue Mouth ulcers Red lips Sore [medicalnewstoday.com]

Red lips Sore throat Scrotal dermatitis Fluid in mucous membranes Iron-deficiency anemia Eyes may be sensitive to bright light, and they may be itchy, watery, or bloodshot [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] throat Scrotal dermatitis Fluid in mucous membranes Iron-deficiency anemia Eyes may be sensitive to bright light, and they may be itchy, watery, or bloodshot People who drink [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Orchitis

The authors are presenting a unique case of chronic epididymo-orchitis with scrotal ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 22-year-old adult presented with unilateral testicular enlargement and scrotal ulcer on the same side. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Gangrene of the Scrotum

We present a typical case of this extremely rare disease affecting a 16-year-old boy in whom the scrotal ulcerations were preceded by an episode of pharyngitis with fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ulceration from pressure and inadequate perianal hygiene. [uspharmacist.com]

Sections of hyper- and parakeratotic scrotal skin gave way to extensive ulceration. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

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Furunculosis

Community-acquired MRSA bacteremic necrotizing pneumonia in a patient with scrotal ulceration. J Infect. 2005;51:e241–e243. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 24. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Polyarthritis

[…] fecal occult blood test IBD Genitourinary system Prostatitis Reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis Urethritis or cervicitis Reactive arthritis, gonococcal arthritis Scrotal [aafp.org]

[…] or vulvar ulcers Behçet's syndrome Hypogonadism Hemochromatosis Balanitis circinata Reactive arthritis Neurologic system Entrapment neuropathies RA, hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism [aafp.org]

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Erythema Nodosum

Abstract We present a young male with recurrent erythema nodosum and recent deep vein thrombosis with scrotal ulcers but no oral ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Extramammary Paget Disease

Usually, scrotal EMPD presents as erythematous, pruritic and indurate lesions that may ulcerate and discharge (3,4). [scielo.isciii.es]

Lesions clinically present as erythematous, well-demarcated plaques that may become erosive, ulcerated, scaly, or eczematous. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our patient showed symptoms of scrotal EMPD characterized by pruritic erythematous scrotal lesion. [scielo.isciii.es]

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Chronic Abscess

Community-acquired MRSA bacteremic necrotizing pneumonia in a patient with scrotal ulceration. J Infect. 2005;51:e241–e243. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 24. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Chemical carcinogens: arsenic and chromium, soot (scrotal cancers in chimney sweeps), tar and pitch oils [ 4 ]. Human papillomavirus infection. [patient.info]

Chronic inflammation: near chronic ulcers, around chronic sinuses (eg, osteomyelitis), lupus vulgaris (chronic form of cutaneous tuberculosis). [patient.info]

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Palmar Abscess

Incarcerated RIH Perirectal abscess I&D Scrotal wound closure, secondary to fourneirs gangrene DRS burns Debridement burns Perforated duodenal ulcer, omental patch Appy Sigmoid [adamkushnermd.com]

scrotal Debridement Appy, perforated Hydrocelectomy Burns debridement Debridement, abdominal wall fasciatis Repair, incarcerated epigastric hernia Abdominal washout and [adamkushnermd.com]

Case Log Emergency Surgical Center Perforated duodenal ulcer, omental patch Burns 30% excision Circumcision Burns 50% excision Above knee amputation Appendectomy, perforated [adamkushnermd.com]

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Radiculopathy

Skin ulcers misdiagnosed as pyoderma gangrenosum. N Engl J Med. 2002 Oct 31. 347(18):1412-8. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Scrotal pyoderma gangrenosum associated with Crohn's disease. Singapore Med J. 2009 Dec. 50(12):e397-400. [Medline]. Weenig RH, Davis MD, Dahl PR, Su WP. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Promyelocytic Leukemia

We report a novel case of ATRA-induced scrotal ulcers in a black man with APL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Several reports of scrotal ulceration induced by this agent have been made in the recent years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The differential diagnosis of scrotal ulcerations in immunocompromised patients is lengthy, and misdiagnosis can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Spermatic Cord Hydrocele

in hydrocele. 4.Friction ulcers from huge hydrocele may be hidden on the posterior surface. [kcblow.blogspot.com]

Note necrotic, black patch of scrotal skin with large ulceration. [auanet.org]

It is imperative, therefore, to understand the structure of the normal male genitalia and the scrotal contents. [aafp.org]

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Aphthous Stomatitis

( b ) two scrotal ulcer covered by a pseudomembrane; ( c ) several scrotal ulcer covered by a crust during healing Differential Diagnosis Clinically identical genital ulcers [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Fig. 42.2 Genital ulcers. ( a ) Three scrotal genital ulcer on different stages: upper while as a papule, middle while as a punch out ulcer, bottom while as a healed cicatrix [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Furthermore, vaginal and cervical ulcers may be asymptomatic making speculum examination of the female patient essential. [musculoskeletalkey.com]

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Colonic Perforation

[…] that had gradually progressed to include episcleritis, scrotal ulcerations, erythema nodosum, and chronic fatigue and muscle aches. [austinpublishinggroup.com]

Case Presentation MA is a 32-year-old male from the United Arab Emirates who was first diagnosed with BD at the age of 22 after a 4-year history of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers [austinpublishinggroup.com]

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Scrotal Elephantiasis

The scrotal skin is thickened and may exhibit ulcerations in severe cases. [brobible.com]

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), scrotal elephantiasis, or massive scrotal lymphedema, is a disease that is caused by obstruction, aplasia, or hypoplasia [medicaldaily.com]

The scrotal skin was thickened and edematous hiding the penis. No inguinal adenopathy was found. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

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Syphilitic Arthritis

He lists among others, catarrhs, asthma, pleurisy, haemoptysis, hydrocephalus, stomach ulcers, scrotal swelling, jaundice, swollen glands, cataract, diabetes, tuberculosis [homeoint.org]

[…] on legs (p1231), ringworm, Haemoptysis (p813), Hydrocephalus (p128), Stomach ulcers (p531), Scrotal swelling (p712), Jaundice (p1307), Dysuria (p656), Eczema (p1312), Psoriasis [homeoint.org]

[…] offensive foot sweats (p1183), halitosis (p409), nasal crusts (p330), perianal moisture (p623), hayfever (p326), foul flatus (p618), cracking joints (p970), worms (p634), ulcers [homeoint.org]

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Acute Epididymitis

atrophic vulvovaginitis, infertility, scrotal oedema Maltese epididimite, priapiżmu, displasja ċervikali, għoqda tas-sider, uġigħ testikulari, ulċerazzjoni vulvali, vulvovaġinite [mymemory.translated.net]

KEE, Last Update: 2014-11-21 Usage Frequency: 2 Quality: Reference: Translated.com English epididymitis, priapism, cervical dysplasia, breast mass, testicular pain, vulval ulceration [mymemory.translated.net]

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Intestinal Infarction

Necrotizing fasciitis can occur after trauma or around foreign bodies in surgical wounds, or it can be idiopathic, as in scrotal or penile necrotizing fasciitis. [intechopen.com]

Necrotizing fasciitis has also been referred to as hemolytic streptococcal gangrene, Meleney ulcer, acute dermal gangrene, hospital gangrene, suppurative fascitis, and synergistic [intechopen.com]

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Subcutaneous Emphysema

The relevant literature also describes cases of scrotal emphysema caused by gastrointestinal tract perforation [ 6, 7 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gastrointestinal perforation secondary to diverticulitis or toxic megacolon in the course of ulcerative colitis represent extremely rare causes of subcutaneous emphysema [ [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Streptococcus Agalactiae

Scrotal abscess or cellulitis has occurred in men with penile implants [ 13 ]. [doi.org]

Infected decubitus ulcers and, in patients with diabetes mellitus, foot ulcers are common in elderly or debilitated persons. [doi.org]

Of 10 patients with GBS-infected decubitus ulcers described by Farley [ 4 ], 50% were nursing home residents, and 40% had dementia. [doi.org]

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Systemic Vasculitis

In men, they are most commonly found on the scrotum and scrotal scarring secondary to ulcers strongly suggests BD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The genital ulcerations resembles oral ulcers but they are more painful, recur less frequently, and usually leave scars. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Type 1

Painful vulval or scrotal fissures and ulceration may occur. See DermNet NZ's page on genital Crohn disease. [dermnetnz.org]

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Acute Polyarticular Gout

[…] fecal occult blood test IBD Genitourinary system Prostatitis Reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis Urethritis or cervicitis Reactive arthritis, gonococcal arthritis Scrotal [aafp.org]

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Crystal Arthropathy

[…] fecal occult blood test IBD Genitourinary system Prostatitis Reactive arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis Urethritis or cervicitis Reactive arthritis, gonococcal arthritis Scrotal [aafp.org]

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