Scrotal necrosis is a rare occurrence that is scarcely reported among patients having undergone heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedures. Due to anatomic factors and the thermally enhanced cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic agents, this complication can have debilitating post-operative effects. We herein highlight the presentation of scrotal necrosis in a patient who underwent HIPEC procedure for peritoneal metastasis secondary to colorectal carcinoma, and how it contrasts to previously documented cases of a similar nature. Furthermore, we describe a successful management strategy that consisted of conservative measures followed by surgical debridement and primary repair, and enabled the patient to experience significant functional and cosmetic improvement.
Sickle cell hepatopathy is an underreported entity lacking clear management guidelines. This case highlights the potential role of hydroxyurea (HU) in improving the hepatic dysfunction seen among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). We herein present the clinical course of a patient prior to and after the initiation of hydroxyurea with an emphasis on long-term outcomes and the patterns of liver injury over a 15-year time course.
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