[Non-specific granulomatous epididymitis]

Arch Esp Urol. 2000 May;53(4):383-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: A case of granulomatous epididymitis is presented.

Methods: A 23-year-old patient consulted for nonspecific pain in the left supratesticular region. Physical examination showed a hard, indolent, enlarged epididymis. An ultrasound scan revealed normal testes with small bilateral hydrocele and left epididymal enlargement with calcifications. Resection was performed via the inguinal approach.

Results: The histopathological analysis demonstrated intense granulomatous reaction with multinucleated giant cells and foci of spermatozoal remnants. Staining for fungi and acid-fast bacilli were negative.

Conclusion: The condition was diagnosed as nonspecific granulomatous epididymitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epididymitis / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male