Blue scrotum sign of Bryant
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| Blue scrotum sign of Bryant | |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Bruising of the scrotum |
| Causes | Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| Named after | John Henry Bryant |
The blue scrotum sign of Bryant, also known as Bryant's blue sign, is bruising of the scrotum, typically associated with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).[1] It generally appears three or four days after first experiencing pain, though may occur hours after and sometimes weeks after the rupture.[1]
The sign is named after British physician John Henry Bryant, who first described it in 1903.[2]
Blue scrotum sign of Bryant is a medical sign associated with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that is leaking relatively slowly.[1]
Signs and symptoms
Bruising of one side or both sides of the scrotum may be seen three or four days after leakage of the aneurysm.[1]
Cause and mechanism
Rupture of the aneurysm causes blood to accumulate in the retroperitoneal space and extravasate into the scrotal tissue via the inguinal canal and spermatic cord.[1]