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Idiopathic Fat Necrosis in the Scrotum
Author(s) -
DONOHUE ROBERT,
UTLEY WILLIAM L. F.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1975.tb03976.x
Subject(s) - scrotum , necrosis , medicine , fat necrosis , pathology , anatomy
Summary 2 cases of idiopathic scrotal fat necrosis are presented. The aetiology and differential diagnosis are discussed. Trauma, cool temperature and ocean water all appeared to be relevant factors in its production.