Bilateral scrotal abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in a newborn

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Mar;45(3):E19-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.01.004.

Abstract

The management of acute scrotal swelling can be challenging in neonatal age, with scrotal infections being great mimickers of testicular torsion. Only a few unilateral cases of scrotal abscess have been previously reported, mostly caused by Staphylococcus and Salmonella. We describe the case of a newborn who developed bilateral scrotal abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae and discuss the rarity of the case, regarding both the bilaterality and the pathogen, never reported before.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Abscess / microbiology
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drainage / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Klebsiella Infections / diagnosis*
  • Klebsiella Infections / therapy
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Scrotum / microbiology*
  • Scrotum / physiopathology
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Diseases / microbiology
  • Testicular Diseases / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents