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International Journal of Surgery Science 2019; 3(3): 13-16
E-ISSN: 2616-3470
P-ISSN: 2616-3462
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2019; 3(3): 13-16
Received: 09-05-2019
Accepted: 13-06-2019
Dr. Chandrakala Kumari
PG Std, Department of Surgery,
Nalanda Medical College and
Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Manawor Ahsan
Assistant Professor, Department of
Surgery, Nalanda Medical College
and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Syed Nazir Hussain
Associate Professor, Department of
Surgery, Nalanda Medical College
and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Raj Shekhar
Senior Residence, Department of
Surgery, Nalanda Medical College
and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Ranvijay Bharti
PG Std, Department of Surgery,
Nalanda Medical College and
Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Dr. Brajesh Kumar
PG Std, Department of Surgery,
Nalanda Medical College and
Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Correspondence
Dr. Chandrakala Kumari
PG Std, Department of Surgery,
Nalanda Medical College and
Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Unusual presentation of filarial scrotal tumor and its
management
Dr. Chandrakala Kumari, Dr. Manawor Ahsan, Dr. Syed Nazir Hussain,
Dr. Raj Shekhar, Dr. Ranvijay Bharti and Dr. Brajesh Kumar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2019.v3.i3a.04
Abstract
Background: Filarial Scrotal Tumor (FST) is endemic regions in country like Asia and Africa. It is of
variable origin in the country like India.
Case presentation: We present a case of a 50-year-old male with huge scrotal swelling lead to chronic
inflammation lesion of affected part. The patient underwent subtotal scrotectomy saving penis, testes and
spermatic cords and followed by scrotal reconstruction with adequate cosmetic and functional outcome.
Conclusion: In this report we discuss a rare case of scrotal filariasis in a patient, reflect on the etiology and
the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Surgery can be successful even in giant filarial scrotum tumor.
Keywords: Filarial scrotal tumor (FST), scrotoplasty, penoplasty
Introduction
Massive scrotal swelling caused by obstruction, aplasia or hypoplasia of lymphatic vessels. It is
usually caused by acquired infection e.g. lymphogranuloma venereum or filarial infestation with
Wuchereria bancrofti. Filarial Scrotal Tumor (FST) is variable present in India
[1, 2]
.
Occasionally it has been attributed to radiotherapy, neoplasm and lymphadenectomy
[3, 4]
.
Primary lymphedema i.e. congenital elephantiasis, is an extremely rare condition. Patients
develop edema at adolescence without restriction to the external genitalia. In hereditary
elephantiasis of the Meige type, lymphedema of the external genitalia occurs due to
malformation of lymphatic vessels
[4]
. In some cases hidradenitis suppurativa and lichen
sclerosus et atrophicus have also been described
[5]
. Scrotal elephantiasis is both emotionally
distressing and physically disabling. Difficulties with hygiene, urinary incontinence, loss of
libido and immobility are severely debilitating symptoms. The etiology of the lymphedema
usually determines the natural course and the therapeutic approach.
Case presentation
Case report
Fifty years male from Baheri, Darbhanga had chief complain of huge scrotal swelling of size
30*20*8 cm for last 10 years. Swelling was progressive with discharging ulcer from left side of
scrotum since 3 years.
Patient was symptom free 10 years back. He develop scrotal swelling on left side for which
eversion of sac done. However develop ulcer on operated side. Later on he gradually develop
swelling whole of scrotum. Taken medication for that but not relief. Thus he came to Nalanda
Medical College and Hospital, Patna, surgery OPD for further management. He has past
Surgical history of operation for left Sided hydrocele 8 yrs back for which eversion of sac was
done. Operated for fracture right tibia 3 yrs back for which tibia interlocking was done. There
was no past medical history of HTN, DM, TB, COPD or any other chronic illness.
General examination
Patient is conscious, co-operative well oriented with time, place and person. Pallor present. No
icterus, clubbing, cyanosis. CNS, CVS, Resp. system was in normal limits.
On examination, the patient had a massively enlarged scrotum extending upto his knees. The
huge solid scrotal mass of 30*20*8 cm made it impossible to differentiate the anatomic
structures (Figure 1) and the urethral orifice not appreciated.