Testicular infarction in a patient with epididymitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To the authors' knowledge, this case is unique to the emergency medicine literature. Although testicular infarction from epididymitis is rare, it should be considered as a complication of severe or unresolving epididymitis. These patients should be placed on broad spectrum antibiotics, i.e., quinolones; color flow Doppler of the testes should be obtained; and urologic consultation should be considered for possible admission and surgical exploration.
Medical subject headings
- Epididymitis
- Infarction
- Testis