This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Fournier's gangrene is seen in: September 2008 
Select and explain. 
A. Scrotum, B. Shaft of penis, C. Base of penis, D. Glans penis
A: Scrotum
Answer: A: Scrotum 
Explanation: Ans. A: Scrotum Idiopathic scrotal gangrene/Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon condition of the scrotum. Hemolytic streptococci are associated with other organisms (Staph., E.coli etc.) in a fulminating inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues, which results in obliterative aeritis of the aerioles to the scrotal skin.