Prenatal diagnosis of scrotal-inguinal hernia: two case reports and review of the English literature

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2013 Nov;171(1):9-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.07.026. Epub 2013 Aug 2.

Abstract

We present two cases of a prenatal diagnosis of inguinal hernia and the fetal outcome. Initial differential diagnosis included sacrococcygeal teratoma and testicular termatoma, while the final diagnosis was scrotal-inguinal hernia based on sonographic visualization of bowel loop movement in the scrotal mass.

Keywords: Inguinal hernia; Prenatal diagnosis; Scrotum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestines / physiology
  • Male
  • Peristalsis / physiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
  • Testicular Hydrocele / diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*