SPERMATIC CORD HEMATOMA - CASE-REPORT AND LITERATURE-REVIEW

Spermatic cord hematoma is a rare diagnosis. The etiology may be idiop athic, traumatic, secondary to anticoagulation therapy, or as an exten sion of a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. It has been misdiagnosed as an i ncarcerated inguinal hernia, a testicular torsion, or a tumor. A revie w of the English literature is presented. An additional case is presen ted here as a complication of anticoagulation therapy after aortic val ve replacement. Risk factors for a spermatic cord hematoma may warrant an ultrasound examination.