Testicular Abscess and Ischemia Secondary to Epididymo-orchitis
Brittany Hackett, Zachary Sletten, Rachel E Bridwell
Abstract
Acute testicular infarction requiring emergent surgical intervention is often the result of spermatic cord torsion; infrequently, infarction results from other etiologies. We report a case of epididymo-orchitis complicated by abscess resulting in testicular ischemia, not detected on ultrasonography. A high clinical suspicion of testicular ischemia should be maintained in any presentation of testicular pain and swelling, as recognition could lead to early salvage interventions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineOrchitisTesticular torsionEpididymitisInfarctionIschemiaPresentation (obstetrics)EtiologyAbscessSpermatic cordSurgerySpermatic Cord TorsionSurgical emergencyTesticular painInternal medicineMyocardial infarctionTesticular diseases and treatmentsPeripheral Nerve DisordersHernia repair and management