Neonatal epididymo-orchitis caused by Salmonella: A case of successful non-surgical management
Neonatal epididymo-orchitis (EO) is a rare condition, particularly when caused by S<i>almonella</i>, a pathogen typically associated with gastroenteritis. We present the case of a 15-day-old male who developed right-sided scrotal swelling and erythema. Scrotal ultrasound confirmed EO without signs of torsion or abscess. Further investigation revealed potential <i>Salmonella</i> exposure from feeding bottles, and stool PCR confirmed the diagnosis. The patient responded well to antibiotics, avoiding surgical intervention. This case highlights the rarity of <i>Salmonella</i> EO in neonates and the value of early imaging, thorough history-taking, and environmental exposure assessment in guiding conservative management and avoiding surgery.
Authors
- Abhishek Seth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4071-3588)
- Kenneth Alexander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3921-5722)
- Simon C. Gibson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2117-0215)
- Pamela Ellsworth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2643-702X)
- Avaneesh Kunta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5525-6997)
- Adriana Cadilla
Institutions
- University of Central Florida (US)
- Nemours Children's Clinic (US)
- Florida College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102886
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00