Epidemiology Often present within 1st year of life. Pathophysiology Indirect – most hernias are indirect and extend through the internal and external rings. Often on the right hand side. Signs & Symptoms – Asymptomatic bulge in the groin or scrotum – above the testicle – May resolve when calm and supine – Analgesia needed before…
Penile problems in children HypospadiusCorrect before 2 years of age. Do NOT circumcise as may need reconstructive surgery Phimosis– At 1 year old 50% boys have non-retractile foreskin, by 4yrs 10% and by 16yrs only 1%– Non-retractile foreskin = balooning on micturition– Topical corticosteroids can help.– Encourage patients to maintain good hygiene and gently stretch…
Idiopathic Scrotal Oedema Pathophysiology “Cellulitis of the scrotum” – Unknown cause – Hypothesized that it represents a hypersensitivity reaction, similar to angioneurotic oedema Signs – May have a small scrotal scratch or insect bite – Pre-schoolers – Starts as a small spot, then extends to cover half of the scrotum. – No testicular tenderness –…
Anatomy The spermatic cord starts at the deep inguinal ring, then enters the scrotum at the superficial inguinal ring. The testicular appendage, of hydatid of Morgagni, is a remnant of the Mullerian duct in 90% of cases. It can become twisted, mimicking symptoms of testicular torsion. PathophysiologyThe testicle can twist and tighten up around the…
A team of girls from Women’s Christian College, Chennai conducts a hair donation drive annually to collect hair that can be used to make natural wigs for cancer patients of the globally-renowned Adyar Cancer Institute. Read on to know more about these wonder women! Seeta (name changed on request), a 19-year old girl from Tanjore,…
Rahul Yadav’s cancer suddenly changed his perfect life, but he kept fighting it and also started an organization that provides crucial support to cancer patients. Know more about Yoddhas and how they are bringing a positive change. Rahul Yadav was living a perfect life. He was 28, had a well paying job in Bangalore after…
EM Basic is back with a brand new episode. Today’s episode was done by Dylan Norton and David Murphy, both 4th year medical students at the University of Colorado Medical School. We see epistaxis a lot in the ED and while most of it is mild and self limiting, there are frequently cases that take…
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Dr. V Shanta has been at the forefront of finding affordable cancer care in India for over six decades now. Know all about her journey from choosing medicine as a career in spite of coming from a family of scientists and Nobel laureates, her inspirations and her future plans for the dreaded disease in India. …