Acute idiopathic scrotal edema (AISE) is a self-limited edema of the scrotum without identifiable cause.
Clinical features:
(1) usually occurs in young boys, but it can occur in adults
(2) edema and erythema of the scrotal skin that lasts 1 to 3 days
(3) usually painless but may be painful
All of the following are normal:
(1) physical examination
(2) laboratory testing
(3) arterial blood flow on Doppler ultrasonography
Differential diagnosis:
(1) cellulitis
(2) testicular torsion
(3) angioedema
(4) contact allergy
(5) hematoma
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Specialty: Urology, Dermatology
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