Filariasis Orchitis—Differential for Acute Scrotum Pathology

Granulomatous Orchitis secondary to lymphatic filiarisis is a rare diagnosis within the United States. We report a case of a 22yo Male from Sri Lanka, with a new onset scrotal swelling and palpable right testicular mass. Ultrasound identified a 1 cm right testicular mass with signs of tunica albugin...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2017-07, Vol.13 (C), p.117-119
Main Authors: Janssen, Karmon M., Willis, Cornelia J., Anderson, Mark, Gelnett, Mary S., Wickersham, Emily L., Brand, Timothy C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Filariasis
Granulomatous orchitis
Infection
Inflammation and Infection
Testicular mass
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Summary:Granulomatous Orchitis secondary to lymphatic filiarisis is a rare diagnosis within the United States. We report a case of a 22yo Male from Sri Lanka, with a new onset scrotal swelling and palpable right testicular mass. Ultrasound identified a 1 cm right testicular mass with signs of tunica albuginea invasion. A right inguinal radical orchiectomy was performed and pathology showed Filarial orchitis. This report describes the detailed history, physical exam, and diagnostic workup and treatment options for a rare entity for acute scrotal pathology.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2017.04.002