Acute Vasitis clinical picture mimicking inguinal hernia: Case report and review

Acute Vasitis a rare condition, but one that can present with a diagnostic dilemma, if not recognized and managed appropriately, may lead to unnecessary surgical interventions with consequent morbidity for the patient. A 27 year old healthy male, presented with left scrotal pain associated with inguinoscrotal swelling. Physical examination revealed left scrotum tenderness and swelling extended along left inguinal area. CT showed multi loculated cystic fluid collection within left seminal vesicle. Acute Vasitis is a rare differential diagnosis for acute scrotum and This case report summarizes the importance of identifying it and how imaging can prevent unnecessary surgical intervention.