Scannographic investigation in the diagnosis of inguinoscrotal bladder hernia

Abstract

We report the case of a patient aged 67 with a history of inguinal hernia, which featured a large painless purse evolving for several months associated with urinary disorders like urinary frequency. Ultrasound allowed highlight an emptiness of bladder lodge, urinary stasis and fluid collection in the scrotum that was mentioned a hydrocele. The abdominal pelvic CT revealed a bladder intra scrotal right situation associated with an inguinal hernia and direct left to bilateral urinary stasis. The diagnosis was confirmed by surgical exploration. The postoperative course was uneventful. The inguinoscrotal hernia exclusively bladder content is an exceptional entity. CT should be sought before any inguinoscrotal hernia associated with urinary disorders ( Mery 's Sign ).