Barium granuloma in peritoneal cavity and right scrotal sac mimicking a germ cell tumor

Supika Kritsaneepaiboon; Surasak Sangkhathat; Kanet Kanjanapradit

doi:10.46475/aseanjr.v20i1.43

Authors

Supika Kritsaneepaiboon, M.D. Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Surasak Sangkhathat, M.D. Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Kanet Kanjanapradit, M.D. Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46475/aseanjr.v20i1.43

Keywords:

Barium enema, Barium peritonitis, Barium granuloma, Processus vaginalis, Germ cell tumor

Abstract

Colonic perforation after barium enema is rare. We present a case of 6-month-old boy with palpable mass at left sided abdomen and right sided scrotum. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) showed calcified masses at Cul de sac and right scrotum with intraperitoneal fat infiltration mimicking germ cell tumor. Preexisting colonic wall injury or trauma and exposed to barium enema procedure can help to correct diagnosis and obviate unnecessary surgery.

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