Scrotal ulcer after intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy

Urology. 2007 Apr;69(4):778.e9-10. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2007.02.010.

Abstract

Tumor cytoreduction combined with intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy has been shown to be an effective method to delay the progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis. We describe 2 cases of painful scrotal ulcer after tumor debulking and intraperitoneal infusion of mitomycin-C for treatment of metastatic abdominal malignancies. Although the pathogenesis is unknown, the awareness of its presence and early signs of clinical presentations by clinicians is very important.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / administration & dosage
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced / adverse effects*
  • Infusions, Parenteral
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitomycin / administration & dosage
  • Mitomycin / adverse effects*
  • Scrotum*
  • Ulcer / etiology*

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Mitomycin