Scrotal botryomycosis

الملخص EN

A case of scrotal botryomycosis in 50 year old Bahraini male is described.

This patient developed intermittent scrotal swelling for the last 6 months which burst with abscess discharge.

Microscopic examination showed characteristic granules that resemble those of infection by Actinomyces species.

Successful treatment often requires a combination of both surgical excision and antibiotic therapy in such cases.

We describe the clinical and pathological findings of this case with review the literature on this uncommon infectious disease.