Testicular schistosomiasis: a case report

• Published in: The Nigerian postgraduate medical journal 2012, Vol.19 (1), p.50-51
• Main Authors: Badmus, T A, Takure, A O, Osasan, S A, Olajide, A O, Sabageh, D O
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adolescent; Anthelmintics - therapeutic use; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Male; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - diagnosis; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary - therapy; Orchiectomy; Praziquantel - therapeutic use; Schistosomiasis haematobia - diagnosis; Schistosomiasis haematobia - therapy; Testicular Diseases - diagnosis; Testicular Diseases - therapy; Testicular Neoplasms - diagnosis; Testicular Neoplasms - therapy
• ISSN: 1117-1936; 2468-6875
• DOI: 10.4103/1117-1936.170332

To report a case of testicular Schistosomiasis with a suspicion of testicular cancer. Hospital record of a 16 year old patient with histopathology confirmation of testicular Schistosomiasis was reviewed and summarised. The patient who had painless testicular nodules and ultrasound features of heterogenous echotexture and hypoechoic focus was diagnosed as testicular cancer and treated with radical orchidectomy. Histopathology confirmed testicular Schistosomiasis and the patient had additional praziquantel therapy. Patient was followed up for over 26months post-operative. Testicular Schistosomiasis can mimick malignant testicular tumour. Hard nodular testicular mass in a patient with recent past history of schistosomiasis should arouse suspicion of testicular Schistosomiasis. Awareness and early presentation will prevent unwarranted orchidectomy.