SAQ 1057 – Urology – genital pain with burgundy discolouration

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An 87-year-old man presents four days after bladder neck incision and cystoscopy with severe scrotal and penile pain, redness, burgundy discolouration and increasing pain.

He has type 2 diabetes, AF, BPH, a long-term suprapubic catheter, recently ceased apixaban and no known allergies. Observations and bloods: T 38.5 C, pulse 98, BP 122/55, normal WCC, creatinine 188 (previously normal), CRP 173.

Clinical image.
Clinical image.

What are the important differential diagnoses?

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What clinical features support the most concerning diagnosis?

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What are the principles of management of the most concerning diagnosis?

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What antibiotic treatment would you commence? Provide route and dosing details.

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