Perforated Meckel's diverticulum presenting as a hematocele on scrotal sonography

J Clin Ultrasound. 2013 May;41(4):242-4. doi: 10.1002/jcu.21976. Epub 2012 Aug 10.

Abstract

Hemorrhage from ectopic gastric mucosa is the most common presenting symptom of Meckel's diverticulum. Diverticular perforation, although rare, is a potentially life-threatening complication. Various imaging modalities can aid in the preoperative detection of Meckel's diverticulum. We report the sonographic findings of a hematocele as the heralding sequela of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum in an 11-month-old boy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hematocele / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematocele / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / complications
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography