Infected infarcts of the testis: A study of 18 cases preceded by pyogenic epididymoorchitis

Eighteen cases of infected infarcts of the testis are presented, and evidence is put forward that these result from venous occlusions in the epididymis and cord. The venous lesions probably result from thrombosis during the course of an attack of epididymoorchitis. Granulomatous orchitis was present...

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Published in:Journal of clinical pathology 1970-11, Vol.23 (8), p.668-675
Main Author: Hourihane, D. O'B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Bacteriuria
Epididymitis - complications
Escherichia coli Infections - complications
Humans
Infarction - etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Orchitis - complications
Scrotum
Skin Diseases
Testicular Diseases - etiology
Testis - blood supply
Urinary Tract Infections - complications
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Summary:Eighteen cases of infected infarcts of the testis are presented, and evidence is put forward that these result from venous occlusions in the epididymis and cord. The venous lesions probably result from thrombosis during the course of an attack of epididymoorchitis. Granulomatous orchitis was present in some part of half of the orchidectomy specimens, and the clinical histories, bacteriological findings, and histological data all suggest that this form of inflammation results from pyogenic infection of the testicle. What the factor is which determines whether the inflammation is granulomatous or not is unknown.
ISSN:0021-9746
1472-4146
DOI:10.1136/jcp.23.8.668